Eynsham Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9QX 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 Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9JZ, SE2 9JU, SE2 9XY, SE2 9QZ, SE2 9LA, SE2 9YA, SE2 9QY, SE2 9JT, SE2 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 9QX, 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 | 51.9% | 53.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.5% | -1.6% | 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 9QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 39.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 47.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 35.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 28.5% | 32.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 29.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 48.7% | 29.4% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -52.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
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 | 68% | 59.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 18.7% | 22.9% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 59.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 31.7% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.9% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eynsham Drive was 192.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eynsham Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 136th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Eynsham Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-07-28 | £486,310 |
| 3 Eynsham Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-27 | £386,279 |
| 41 Eynsham Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-22 | £341,345 |
| 61 Eynsham Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-01 | £203,189 |
| 47 Eynsham Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-09-20 | £370,365 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 9QX 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,636 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlake Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,118 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 | 2,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,828 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 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,382 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 | 4,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,637 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 | 376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 474 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 | 623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 253 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 557 yd | |
| C2K Community Centre | 2 Penmon Road | 587 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 646 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 273 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 501 yd | |
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 510 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 616 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 771 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 219 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 443 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 702 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 728 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 846 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 874 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.