Godstow Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9AX 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 Godstow Road, London, SE2 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9AY, SE2 9XJ, SE2 9AZ, SE2 9AU, SE2 9TS, SE2 9RQ, SE2 9RD, SE2 9TX, SE2 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 9AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 9AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 44.1% | 51.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 28.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.1% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 23.2% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 36.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 32.6% | 33.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 31.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 42.7% | 38.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 65.4% | 63.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 20.2% | 20.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 17.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 63.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 28% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 3.1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstow Road was 149.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Godstow Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 203rd highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-13 | £260,000 |
| 163 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,250 | 2022-10-26 | £188,442 |
| 103 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-04-07 | £318,930 |
| 121 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-11-05 | £280,119 |
| 117 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2021-08-16 | £297,108 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 9AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,430 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 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 963 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 3,111 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 | 5,108 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,364 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 | 588 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 230 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 333 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 404 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 578 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 348 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 488 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 689 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 843 yd | |
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 855 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 165 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 597 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 390 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 924 yd | |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 956 yd | |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.