Brimpsfield Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9LR 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 Brimpsfield Close, London, SE2 9LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9LS, SE2 9NE, SE2 9QL, SE2 9LP, SE2 9ND, SE2 9QJ, SE2 9QP, SE2 9QW, SE2 9EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE2 9LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 41% | 38.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 45% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 51.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 27.1% | 23.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 35.1% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 3.2% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 16.1% | 20.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 62% | 58.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 72.1% | 59.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 59.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 22.2% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 6.3% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brimpsfield Close was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brimpsfield Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 294th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Brimpsfield Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-06-06 | £386,612 |
| 50 Brimpsfield Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-21 | £418,682 |
| 56 Brimpsfield Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2021-04-24 | £371,495 |
| 44 Brimpsfield Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-09-28 | £471,606 |
| 34 Brimpsfield Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-08-31 | £447,361 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,186 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 | 1,934 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 | 3,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,174 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 3,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 210 yd | |
| C2K Community Centre | 2 Penmon Road | 233 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 552 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 757 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 776 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 257 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 545 yd | |
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 549 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 754 yd | |
| Bongo's Kitchen | Alexander Mcleod Primary School Fuchsia Street | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 552 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 585 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 788 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 565 yd | |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 812 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 | 184.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.