Rennets Wood Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2ND 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 Rennets Wood Road, London, SE9 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 2NB, SE9 2NF, SE9 2NG, SE9 2NN, SE9 2NQ, SE9 2NL, SE9 2NA, DA15 8SS, SE9 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 2ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE9 2ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 24.2% | 20.3% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 64.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 45.9% | 56.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 22.6% | 15.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 39.4% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 90.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93.6% | 85.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 85.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rennets Wood Road was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rennets Wood Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Rennets Wood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-05-21 | £708,633 |
| 42 Rennets Wood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-02-20 | £1,152,340 |
| 20 Rennets Wood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-04-01 | £687,599 |
| 50 Rennets Wood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-03-26 | £685,551 |
| 26 Rennets Wood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2020-02-21 | £714,357 |
SE9 2ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2ND 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,156 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 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Days Lane Primary School Days Lane , DA15 8JU | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 2,891 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,114 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 | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 338 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 344 yd | |
| Mahatma Tandoori Ltd | 156 Bexley Road | 377 yd | |
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 921 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 617 yd | |
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 867 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 923 yd | |
| Black Boy Public House | Black Boy Southspring | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfellas | 198 Bexley Road | 298 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 194 Bexley Road | 304 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 17 Blackfen Road, Sidcup | 332 yd | |
| CHICKEN EXPERTS | 158 Bexley Road | 370 yd | |
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anstridge Community Centre ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ANSTRIDGE ROAD | 601 yd | |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 717 yd | |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| University Of Greenwich (Avery Hill) AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL CAMPUS AVERY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosery Catholic Primary School HOLBEACH GARDENS | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 869 yd | |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club BEXLEY ROAD | golf | 971 yd |
| Avery Hill Park Bexley Road | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.