Alderwood Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2LQ 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 Alderwood Road, London, SE9 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2LG, SE9 2LJ, SE9 2LH, SE9 2LD, SE9 2LF, SE9 2LL, SE9 2JJ, SE9 2LP, SE9 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 2LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 47.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 40.3% | 40.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 40.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 4.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 31.7% | 40.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 32.8% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 31.6% | 26.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 32.5% | 17.9% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 71.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 83.1% | 71% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 71.5% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.8% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 0.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderwood Road was 248.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.3% higher than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alderwood Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 86th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Alderwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-09 | £207,959 |
| 146 Alderwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-12-05 | £489,655 |
| 122 Alderwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-03 | £368,849 |
| 82 Alderwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-31 | £234,193 |
| 134 Alderwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-08 | £234,193 |
SE9 2LQ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE9 2LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,233 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 | 3,492 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brorritos | 174 Bexley Road | 419 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 421 yd | |
| Mahatma Tandoori Ltd | 156 Bexley Road | 436 yd | |
| Walnuts | Shish Restaurant, 188 Halfway Street | 743 yd | |
| Halfway Cafe | 176 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 253 yd | |
| The Halfway House | 188C Halfway Street, Sidcup | 743 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfellas | 198 Bexley Road | 403 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Bexley Road | 404 yd | |
| CHICKEN EXPERTS | 158 Bexley Road | 437 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 531 yd | |
| Sidcup Fish Bar | 182 Halfway Street, Sidcup | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 188A Halfway Street, Sidcup | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 154 yd | |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Metrogas Amateur Sports Association Ltd AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Sparrows Farm) SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 843 yd |
| Avery Hill Park Bexley Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Fc Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND SPARROWS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Days Lane Primary School DAYS LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.