Sidewood Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2EZ is located in the Blackfen & Lamorbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidewood Road, London, SE9 2EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2HA, SE9 2AX, DA15 8AS, SE9 2HD, DA15 8AT, DA15 8AU, SE9 2EY, SE9 2HB, SE9 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 2EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 27.8% | 27.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 57.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 53.8% | 52.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.8% | 15.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 11.2% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 33.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 88% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.9% | 88.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidewood Road was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Sidewood Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 15th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Sidewood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-02-17 | £602,561 |
| 53 Sidewood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-21 | £460,906 |
| 43 Sidewood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-04-08 | £699,467 |
| 53 Sidewood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2022-01-07 | £403,153 |
| 51 Sidewood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-06-24 | £622,215 |
SE9 2EZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2EZ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Woodside Road , DA15 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,179 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 67 Avery Hill Road | 407 yd | |
| The Avery Cafe | 65 Avery Hill Road | 412 yd | |
| stop off burger | 44 Avery Hill Road | 413 yd | |
| The Bubble & Sausage | 61 Avery Hill Road | 423 yd | |
| Freestyle Feasts | 32 Avery Hill Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 491 yd | |
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 497 yd | |
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 666 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 755 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham Grill | 75 Avery Hill Road | 384 yd | |
| Yasaka Sushi | 46 Avery Hill Road | 409 yd | |
| New Eltham Fish and Chips - Kebab | 63 Avery Hill Road | 419 yd | |
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 503 yd | |
| Peri Peri Royal Wings | 186 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Sparrows Farm) SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 649 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 942 yd | |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.