Chalcombe Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9QS 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 Chalcombe Road, London, SE2 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9PU, SE2 9QT, SE2 9QR, SE2 9QW, SE2 9QP, SE2 9PE, SE2 9PT, SE2 9QJ, SE2 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 9QS, 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 | 50.4% | 53.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.5% | -3.1% | 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 9QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 36.1% | 48.8% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 34.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 3.7% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 51.1% | 59.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.9% | 19.7% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 39.9% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.8% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 31% | 25.2% | -5.8% | 2.5% | 22.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 51.5% | 37.1% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
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 | 67.2% | 59.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 59.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 31.9% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1% | -16.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalcombe Road was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chalcombe Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 326th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Chalcombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2026-02-19 | £275,000 |
| 24 Chalcombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-13 | £216,056 |
| 46 Chalcombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-24 | £273,602 |
| 12 Chalcombe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-01-06 | £469,560 |
| 50 Chalcombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2019-05-15 | £233,817 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,393 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 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Junior School Fuchsia Street , Abbey Wood SE2 0QS | - not rated | 844 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 | 322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,437 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 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,699 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 | 3,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,977 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 | 89 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 860 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 | 913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 224 yd | |
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 351 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 576 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 714 yd | |
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 588 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 172 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 701 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 709 yd | |
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 737 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 507 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 596 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 727 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 829 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 1,070 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 286 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.