Casterbridge Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 9AA is located in the Blackheath Westcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 9AH, SE3 9AQ, SE3 9BN, SE3 9AB, SE3 9BL, SE3 9AG, SE3 9AF, SE3 9SL, SE3 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 9AA, 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 | 54.7% | 54.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 42.4% | 42% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 38.5% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 5% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 44.3% | 57.6% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 9.5% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 22.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 50% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 84.9% | 70.8% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 83.9% | 72.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 73.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18.7% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.3% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Casterbridge Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Casterbridge Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 267th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Casterbridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-03-01 | £636,164 |
| 23 Casterbridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-01 | £665,806 |
| 15 Casterbridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-25 | £614,286 |
| 19 Casterbridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2016-03-30 | £850,923 |
| 23 Casterbridge Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2014-09-01 | £768,511 |
SE3 9AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | - not rated | 99 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | - not rated | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St German's Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 1,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King&Cissy | Concierge Office, 1 | 508 yd | |
| artFix Kidbrooke | Concierge Office, 1 | 508 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure Ltd | Willow Country Club Weigall Road | 540 yd | |
| Copper and Ink | 5 Lee Road | 679 yd | |
| Starbucks | 9 Pegler Square | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 705 yd | |
| The Depot | 7 Pegler Square | 723 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 768 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 857 yd | |
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laicram Thai | Blackheath Delivery Office, 1 Blackheath Grove | 673 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 733 yd | |
| Puccinos | Blackheath Station, Blackheath Village | 778 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 816 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 241 Kidbrooke Park Road | 800 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Pegler Square | 872 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 912 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Crofton Country Club (Crofton Albion) WEIGALL ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School (Closed) Kidbrooke Park Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kidbrooke) WEIGALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 928 yd |
| The John Roan School Playing Fields KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.