Merryfield is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 0SQ is located in the Blackheath Westcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merryfield, London, SE3 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0SH, SE3 0SF, SE3 0SJ, SE3 0SG, SE3 0NY, SE3 0SE, SE3 0AF, SE3 0SS, SE3 0SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 0SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.2% | 53.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 44% | 39.3% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 55.7% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 27.3% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 62% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 76.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 75.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 74.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.1% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 3.4% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merryfield was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Merryfield has the 15th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Merryfield, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-05-10 | £504,405 |
| 5 Merryfield, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-04-01 | £505,773 |
| 21 Merryfield, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-02-20 | £484,714 |
| 5 Merryfield, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2014-10-10 | £601,445 |
| 9 Merryfield, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-07-20 | £551,291 |
SE3 0SQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 19 | 19 St. Germans Place | 412 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge/Stack Grill/WonderChicken | 16-18 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 430 yd | |
| Cali Burger | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 430 yd | |
| Tziganos | 17 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 430 yd | |
| COOK | Cook Unit, 1, 18 Tranquil Vale | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 346 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 463 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 481 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 513 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laicram Thai | Blackheath Delivery Office, 1 Blackheath Grove | 328 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 430 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 439 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 476 yd | |
| Puccinos | Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School (Closed) Kidbrooke Park Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.