Mcleod Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0YJ 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 Mcleod Road, London, SE2 0YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0YH, SE2 0YL, SE2 0LP, SE2 9NN, SE2 0YN, SE2 0LR, SE2 0LT, SE2 9DZ, SE2 9HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE2 0YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 47.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 52.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE2 0YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 44.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 39.2% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 57% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 10.2% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 38.6% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 14% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 4.5% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 55.7% | 51.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 70.5% | 58.8% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 20.1% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 58.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 21.1% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.6% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mcleod Road was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mcleod Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 108th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Mcleod Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-01-19 | £427,420 |
| 249 Mcleod Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2021-05-28 | £222,430 |
| 237 Mcleod Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-02-28 | £309,850 |
| 230 Mcleod Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-11-28 | £431,381 |
| 224 Mcleod Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-06-22 | £434,569 |
SE2 0YJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE2 0YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,652 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 | 1,417 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 | 4,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Free schools | 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 | 754 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 135 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 190 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 303 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 544 yd | |
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH Smith | Abbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road | 122 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 7 Wilton Road | 158 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 515 Abbey Road, London | 160 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 164 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 449 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 544 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 85 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 1,070 yd | |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.