Polebrook Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 8QR 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 Polebrook Road, London, SE3 8QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 8QS, SE3 8QT, SE3 8NB, SE3 8NA, SE3 8QU, SE3 9QT, SE3 8QY, SE3 9QR, SE3 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 8QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 54.1% | 54.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 31.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 45.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 11.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 25.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 16% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 36.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 65.9% | 51.7% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 72.8% | 71% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 71% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.7% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0% | -19.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polebrook Road was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Kidbrooke Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Polebrook Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kidbrooke Park and the 181st lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Polebrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-12-05 | £405,615 |
| 16 Polebrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-05-16 | £401,563 |
| 12 Polebrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,750 | 2022-03-29 | £386,236 |
| 25 Polebrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-10-14 | £396,121 |
| 11 Polebrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,700 | 2018-12-17 | £386,937 |
SE3 8QR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,346 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 | 4,637 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 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealdham Primary School Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP | 3out of 4 | 1,041 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 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,461 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,962 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 | 787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 396 yd | |
| Favourable Chicken and Kebab | 128 Rochester Way | 531 yd | |
| Starbucks | 9 Pegler Square | 687 yd | |
| King&Cissy | Concierge Office, 1 | 922 yd | |
| artFix Kidbrooke | Concierge Office, 1 | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Rugby Club | 60A Broad Walk | 168 yd | |
| The Depot | 7 Pegler Square | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Cafe | 142 Rochester Way | 519 yd | |
| Kidbrooke Kebabs | 132 Rochester Way | 520 yd | |
| Wing Hing | 109 Whetstone Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 13 Pegler Square | 436 yd | |
| Aldi | 241 Kidbrooke Park Road | 451 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 | 299 yd |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School (Closed) Kidbrooke Park Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| The Halley Academy CORELLI ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Hervey Road Sports Ground (Closed) Hervey Road | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Meadowside Leisure Centre (Kidbrooke) (Closed) Tudway Road | health and fitness suite | 966 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.