De Lucy Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9ER 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 De Lucy Street, London, SE2 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9EP, SE2 9ED, SE2 9EW, SE2 9NP, SE2 9EX, SE2 9EU, SE2 9NW, SE2 0NA, SE2 0NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE2 9ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.8% | 38% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 42.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 49.9% | 56.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 23.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 23.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 31.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 12.2% | -6.3% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 54% | 57.4% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 68.7% | 54.7% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 11% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Africa | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 54.7% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 22.9% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 4.8% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 13% | 0.9% | 12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Lucy Street was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
De Lucy Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 369th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 De Lucy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-20 | £283,927 |
| 14 De Lucy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2006-05-17 | £270,657 |
| 10 De Lucy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2001-09-05 | £225,711 |
| 14 De Lucy Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 1998-11-18 | £224,961 |
SE2 9ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Junior School Fuchsia Street , Abbey Wood SE2 0QS | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Infant School Fuchsia Street , Bostall Lane SE2 0QS | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 2,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,462 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 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,588 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 | 4,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 340 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 402 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 440 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 457 yd | |
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 430 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 391 yd | |
| WH Smith | Abbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road | 409 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 414 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 425 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 340 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 373 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 168 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 421 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 1,031 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.