Strongbow Crescent is in Eltham, London and in Greenwich district. SE9 1DR is located in the Eltham Town & Avery Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strongbow Crescent, Eltham, London, SE9 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 1DU, SE9 1DW, SE9 1DP, SE9 6SL, SE9 1DT, SE9 1DN, SE9 6LX, SE9 1HG, SE9 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 1DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE9 1DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 47.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 32.1% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 11% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 35.6% | 53.8% | 18.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 3.6% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 17.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 49.5% | 24.2% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 80.1% | 69.3% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 76.4% | 65.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 9.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 3.2% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 65.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 21.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 11.2% | 0.6% | 10.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strongbow Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eltham Page average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Strongbow Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-03 | £196,491 |
| 74 Strongbow Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-06-28 | £241,468 |
| 86 Strongbow Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-11-25 | £221,609 |
| 88 Strongbow Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-10-31 | £278,217 |
| 92 Strongbow Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-10-02 | £256,815 |
SE9 1DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Primary School Earlshall Road , Eltham SE9 1QG | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Appleton Road , Eltham SE9 6NS | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,403 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 3,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Cafe | 144 Well Hall Road | 232 yd | |
| Atlantic BBQ Grill | 154 Well Hall Road | 284 yd | |
| Taste KD LTD | 14 Well Hall Parade | 298 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 44 Eltham High Street | 352 yd | |
| Eltham Thai Ltd T/A Nakhon Thai Eltham | 12 Well Hall Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry & Barrel Limited | 18 Well Hall Parade | 301 yd | |
| The Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street | 479 yd | |
| The Draughts P.H | Draughts, 34 Eltham High Street | 483 yd | |
| White Hart Eltham | White Hart, 2 Eltham High Street | 493 yd | |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kiosk, Eltham Station | Kiosk, Eltham Railway Station Station Approach Eltham | 109 yd | |
| Yi Wah | 138 Well Hall Road | 210 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | 48 Eltham High Street | 468 yd | |
| New Three Yen | 40 Eltham High Street | 473 yd | |
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 64 Eltham High Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 158 - 170 Well Hall Road | 344 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, 39 - 41 Eltham High Street | 424 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 115 - 123 Eltham High Street | 439 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 137 Eltham High Street | 462 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Centre ARCHERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Progress Hall PROGRESS HALL PROGRESS HALL ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Eltham Pools (Closed) Eltham Hill | swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Well Hall KIDBROOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Eltham Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Kinesis Gym & Fitness Centre WELL HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Eltham Hill School ELTHAM HILL | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Queenscroft Recreation Ground (Closed) Queenscroft Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 992 yd | |
| Lionel Road Community Centre WESTHORNE AVENUE | 1,009 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 | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.