Merchland Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2BH 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 Merchland Road, London, SE9 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2BQ, SE9 2BG, SE9 2HW, SE9 2DD, SE9 2HF, SE9 2BF, SE9 2BJ, SE9 2BD, SE9 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE9 2BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 39.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 39.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 82% | 78.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 84.8% | 71.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 13.2% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 71.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.5% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merchland Road was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Merchland Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 364th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Merchland Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,010,066 | 2022-03-24 | £3,133,051 |
| 60 Merchland Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-07 | £369,346 |
| 30 Merchland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-06-18 | £303,311 |
| 10 Merchland Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-04-30 | £441,629 |
| 22 Merchland Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-02-25 | £516,109 |
SE9 2BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
SE9 2BH 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Education | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,295 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 | 5,445 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 | 754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestyle Feasts | 32 Avery Hill Road | 109 yd | |
| stop off burger | 44 Avery Hill Road | 110 yd | |
| The Bubble & Sausage | 61 Avery Hill Road | 156 yd | |
| The Avery Cafe | 65 Avery Hill Road | 158 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 67 Avery Hill Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 109 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 408 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 656 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 759 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (formally Virgin Active Health Club) | Virgin Active Health Club, Sidcup By Pass Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasaka Sushi | 46 Avery Hill Road | 112 yd | |
| New Eltham Fish and Chips - Kebab | 63 Avery Hill Road | 158 yd | |
| New Eltham Grill | 75 Avery Hill Road | 168 yd | |
| Eltham Ruchita | 31 Avery Hill Road | 181 yd | |
| ISHA SPICE | 31 Avery Hill Road | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Sparrows Farm) SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 667 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Sidcup Family Golf SIDCUP BY PASS | golf | 839 yd |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 942 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.