Throwley Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9LB 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 Throwley Close, London, SE2 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9LD, SE2 9LA, SE2 9JY, SE2 9JU, SE2 9JP, SE2 9JZ, SE2 9JX, SE2 9QX, SE2 9JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE2 9LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 56.2% | 49.2% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 43.8% | 50.8% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 40.3% | 48.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 39.2% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 42.9% | 54.2% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around SE2 9LB this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 35% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 28.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 17.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 15.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 54.1% | 47.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -34.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.2% | 14.1% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 76.3% | 73.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 73.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.4% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 1.3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Throwley Close was 432.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.3% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Throwley Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 38th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Throwley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2020-03-16 | £99,023 |
| 17 Throwley Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-06-22 | £397,600 |
| 30 Throwley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,600 | 2015-02-27 | £207,333 |
| 36 Throwley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2011-11-04 | £178,607 |
| 16 Throwley Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2010-09-30 | £354,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,054 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 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 783 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 | 968 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 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 3,255 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 | 4,778 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 | 1,393 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 | 4,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,719 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 | 619 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 425 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 460 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 535 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 597 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 447 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 329 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 429 yd | |
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 578 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 587 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 217 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 264 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 570 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 665 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 937 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.