Sewell Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9BZ 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 Sewell Road, London, SE2 9BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9BY, SE2 9XP, SE2 9BX, SE2 9DA, SE2 9PD, SE2 9DB, SE2 9DF, SE2 9XU, SE2 9PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE2 9BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.3% | 38.1% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 46.6% | 12.3% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 53.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.4% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 32.9% | 20.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 7.9% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 38.6% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 24.9% | 32.3% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 29.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 53.8% | 40.8% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
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 | 71.8% | 58.8% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 16.2% | 24.2% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 58.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 25.1% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 1.9% | -9.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sewell Road was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sewell Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 318th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Sewell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-09-27 | £455,702 |
| 102 Sewell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-16 | £456,487 |
| 102 Sewell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2002-12-16 | £247,696 |
| 81 Sewell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2002-11-29 | £456,262 |
| 87 Sewell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1998-12-02 | £173,038 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 9BZ 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 | 119 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 92 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,479 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 | 1,966 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 | 3,624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,232 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2K Community Centre | 2 Penmon Road | 425 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 428 yd | |
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 608 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 974 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 365 yd | |
| Grill Ventures Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 884 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 966 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 1,020 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 675 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 845 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 1,035 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 | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.