Whetstone Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 8QA is located in the Kidbrooke Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whetstone Road, London, SE3 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 8HQ, SE3 8HG, SE3 8JE, SE3 8JF, SE3 8DL, SE3 8DP, SE3 8DN, SE3 8JD, SE3 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE3 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 44.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 49.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.3% | 20.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 34.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4.5% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.4% 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 | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 61.6% | 49.4% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -32.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 73.7% | 68.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 67.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1.3% | -17.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whetstone Road was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Kidbrooke Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whetstone Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kidbrooke Park and the 374th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Whetstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-03-19 | £246,500 |
| 109 Whetstone Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2016-11-29 | £1,120 |
| 103 Whetstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2001-12-18 | £234,354 |
SE3 8QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SE3 8QA 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School 202a Holburne Road , SE3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School 202a Holburne Road , SE3 8JG | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Junior School Hornfair Road , SE7 7BE | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 480 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Full Circle Education 124-126 Broadwalk , Kidbrooke SE3 8ND | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briset Centre Briset School , Briset SE9 6HN | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | - not rated | 1,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Plate Cafe | 170 Shooters Hill Road | 491 yd | |
| Charlton Lido & Leisure Club | Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | 589 yd | |
| Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust | Pavilion, Hervey Road Playing Field, 98A Hervey Road | 594 yd | |
| The Club House | Dursley Road Playing Fields Dursley Road | 670 yd | |
| Corner Stop/Blackheath and Charlton Baptist Church | Blackheath And Charlton Baptist Church Marlborough Lane | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 308 yd | |
| Charlton Park Rugby Club | 60A Broad Walk | 701 yd | |
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 990 yd | |
| Sun in the sands | Sun In The Sands, 123 Shooters Hill Road | 1,051 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 109 Old Dover Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing | 109 Whetstone Road | 14 yd | |
| Sunset Chicken | 202 Shooters Hill Road | 407 yd | |
| Great Wall | 188 Shooters Hill Road | 442 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 186 Shooters Hill Road | 446 yd | |
| Kidbrooke Kebabs | 132 Rochester Way | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 416 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 386 Shooters Hill Road | 694 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Pegler Square | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| The Halley Academy CORELLI ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Kidbrooke Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS DURSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church Of England School (Closed) Old Dover Road | 967 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.