Godstow Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9AY 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 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9AX, SE2 9RQ, SE2 9AZ, SE2 9XJ, SE2 9TS, SE2 9RD, SE2 9AU, SE2 9TX, SE2 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 9AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.9% | 53.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 9AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 39.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 47.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 35.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.4% 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 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 28.5% | 32.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 29.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 48.7% | 29.4% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -52.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 68% | 59.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 18.7% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 59.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 31.7% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.9% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godstow Road was 192.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godstow Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 136th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-01-17 | £394,527 |
| 130 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-31 | £407,905 |
| 136 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-01-19 | £458,182 |
| 164 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-10-24 | £474,196 |
| 158 Godstow Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £294,750 | 2016-10-07 | £389,977 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 9AY 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlake Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 131 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 395 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 395 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 214 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 373 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 447 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 610 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 390 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 426 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 629 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 807 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 814 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 7 Wilton Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 136 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 366 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 873 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 896 yd | |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.