Rochdale Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0XA is located in the Abbey Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochdale Road, London, SE2 0XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0XB, SE2 0UZ, SE2 0UW, SE2 0UU, SE2 0UP, SE2 0UY, SE2 0UR, SE2 0UX, SE2 0UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE2 0XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 40.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 46% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.2% | 48.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 6.5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 42.5% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 62.7% | 58.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 65% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 65% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 65.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 23.1% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 1.8% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rochdale Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 157th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-03-30 | £469,528 |
| 97 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-11-18 | £635,082 |
| 107 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2022-11-11 | £410,879 |
| 99 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-07-15 | £462,439 |
| 103 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-11-02 | £489,683 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros Fried Chicken | 2 Basildon Road | 213 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 372 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Tandoori | 13 Wickham Lane | 524 yd | |
| TJ Foodz | 307 Plumstead High Street | 553 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo's Kitchen | Alexander Mcleod Primary School Fuchsia Street | 130 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 277 yd | |
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 305 yd | |
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 517 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 372 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 790 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 844 yd | |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 982 yd | |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,038 yd |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.