Rushdene is in London and in Bexley district. SE2 9RP is located in the Thamesmead East 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 Rushdene, London, SE2 9RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9QG, SE2 9RX, SE2 9SN, SE2 9RZ, SE2 9RU, DA17 5DT, SE2 9SW, DA17 5DP, SE2 9RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE2 9RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.5% | 40.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 44.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 35.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.5% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 23.1% | 25.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 22.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.5% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 50.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 29.8% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 5.6% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.8% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushdene was 306.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.2% higher than the Belvedere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rushdene has the 9th highest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere and the 23rd highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Rushdene, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-08-23 | £349,335 |
| 51A Rushdene, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-06-07 | £548,035 |
| 35 Rushdene, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-12 | £377,964 |
| 17 Rushdene, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,350 | 2022-04-08 | £352,687 |
| 21 Rushdene, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2021-10-29 | £415,349 |
SE2 9RP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 9RP 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Primary School Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Kale Road , Thamesmead DA18 4BA | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkway Primary School Alsike Road , DA18 4DP | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community 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 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 3,034 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 | 5,065 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 | 985 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 | 4,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,925 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 | 293 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 3,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 250 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 280 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 345 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 671 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 270 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 243 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 267 yd | |
| Foodyz21 | 513 Abbey Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 515 Abbey Road, London | 307 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 419 yd | |
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 643 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 381 yd | |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 550 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 645 yd | |
| Harris Garrard Academy YARNTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Northwood Primary School Northwood Place | 1,088 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.