Woolacombe Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 8QN 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 Woolacombe Road, London, SE3 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 8QP, SE3 8AY, SE3 8NA, SE3 8QW, SE3 8QL, SE3 8PB, SE3 8NB, SE3 0JB, SE3 8QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 8QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 50.3% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 55.7% | 49.7% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 37.2% | 38.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 47% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 46.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 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.
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 13.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 52% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 49.4% | 33.6% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 72.9% | 60.7% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 13.9% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 14.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 60.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 32% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 1% | -22.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolacombe Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kidbrooke Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Woolacombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-01-06 | £605,696 |
| 150 Woolacombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-01-26 | £600,105 |
| 154 Woolacombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-08-14 | £599,463 |
| 142 Woolacombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-09-10 | £627,241 |
| 154 Woolacombe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-07-05 | £565,550 |
SE3 8QN 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 | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,141 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 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,297 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community 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 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,511 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 Club House | Dursley Road Playing Fields Dursley Road | 205 yd | |
| Favourable Chicken and Kebab | 128 Rochester Way | 313 yd | |
| Starbucks | 9 Pegler Square | 647 yd | |
| Blackheath Rugby Charitable Trust | Pavilion, Hervey Road Playing Field, 98A Hervey Road | 849 yd | |
| King&Cissy | Concierge Office, 1 | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Rugby Club | 60A Broad Walk | 339 yd | |
| The Depot | 7 Pegler Square | 622 yd | |
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Cafe | 142 Rochester Way | 302 yd | |
| Kidbrooke Kebabs | 132 Rochester Way | 302 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 109 Whetstone Road | 797 yd | |
| Sunset Chicken | 202 Shooters Hill Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Great Wall | 188 Shooters Hill Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 13 Pegler Square | 237 yd | |
| Aldi | 241 Kidbrooke Park Road | 377 yd | |
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kidbrooke Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS KIDBROOKE PLAYING FIELDS DURSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School (Closed) Kidbrooke Park Road | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| The Halley Academy CORELLI ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kidbrooke) WEIGALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.