Castleford Avenue is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2AL 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 Castleford Avenue, London, SE9 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2AH, SE9 2EJ, SE9 2AJ, SE9 2AN, SE9 2EG, SE9 2AQ, SE9 2EL, SE9 2EF, SE9 2EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE9 2AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.5% | 55.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 44.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE9 2AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 31.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 53.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 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 | 51.4% | 56.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 26.3% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 15% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 36.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 83.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 83.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleford Avenue was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castleford Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Castleford Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-03-18 | £720,979 |
| 24 Castleford Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-02-10 | £660,253 |
| 16 Castleford Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-05-16 | £788,206 |
| 6 Castleford Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2019-08-30 | £627,407 |
| 24 Castleford Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-05-09 | £554,063 |
SE9 2AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE9 2AL 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 3,934 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 | 4,714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports bar kitchen | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 195 yd | |
| The Cross Bar Cafe | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 195 yd | |
| Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant | 336 Footscray Road | 281 yd | |
| Blossoms | 338A Footscray Road | 290 yd | |
| Le Spice Ltd | 342 Footscray Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 134 yd | |
| Footscray Rugby Sports Athletics Club | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 195 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 332 yd | |
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 494 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Food Centre | 369 Footscray Road | 354 yd | |
| SPICY CORNER | 381 Footscray Road | 405 yd | |
| Kebab Ye Express | 1 - 2 Station Approach New Eltham | 476 yd | |
| Lai Loi Street | 25 Avery Hill Road | 550 yd | |
| Eltham Ruchita | 31 Avery Hill Road | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Sparrows Farm) SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 674 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 796 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.