Peterstone Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 9XZ 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 Peterstone Road, London, SE2 9XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 9XY, SE2 9XX, SE2 9QZ, SE2 9YA, SE2 9XT, SE2 9XU, SE2 9QX, SE2 9PA, SE2 9XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 9XZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 56% | 52.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 44% | 47.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 9XZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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% | 43.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 39.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.8% | 57.8% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 27.8% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 30.1% | 22.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 35.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.8% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.2% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 37.5% | 35.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 32.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 51.8% | 43.2% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -38.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 70% | 54.4% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 16.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 21.5% | 21.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 54.8% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 26% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 4.7% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterstone Road was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peterstone Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 312th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Peterstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-11-08 | £404,706 |
| 119 Peterstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-12-11 | £442,286 |
| 93 Peterstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2020-03-13 | £388,229 |
| 107 Peterstone Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-24 | £319,063 |
| 99 Peterstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-04-03 | £472,030 |
SE2 9XZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9XZ 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,436 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 777 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 995 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 | 2,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,745 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 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,525 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 | 4,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,612 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 | 313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 589 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 | 777 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 777 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 777 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 | 209 yd | |
| C2K Community Centre | 2 Penmon Road | 510 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 675 yd | |
| Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre | William Temple Hall Eynsham Drive | 686 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 220 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nom Nom Nom | 170 Eynsham Drive | 429 yd | |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead | Service Station, Harrow Manorway | 657 yd | |
| K's spice African express | 142 Felixstowe Road | 759 yd | |
| ABBEY GRILL | 11A Wilton Road | 905 yd | |
| New Winson | 9 Wilton Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 357 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 576 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 975 yd | |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.