Riefield Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 2RD 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 Riefield Road, London, SE9 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 2RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE9 2RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 28.9% | 32.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 55.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 48.2% | 53.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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% | 14.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 10.5% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 39.5% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.8% | 79.3% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 88.3% | 79.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 79.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.7% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 1% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riefield Road was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% higher than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Riefield Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 178th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Shepherds Leas, 135 Riefield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2000-04-18 | £146,136 |
| 6 Shepherds Leas, 135 Riefield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2000-04-18 | £146,136 |
| 10 Shepherds Leas, 135 Riefield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1999-06-04 | £172,160 |
SE9 2RD 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 2RD 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,052 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 | 4,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 2,817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Mahatma Tandoori Ltd | 156 Bexley Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 1,053 yd | |
| Brorritos | 174 Bexley Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Kebab House | 17 Lingfield Crescent, London | 139 yd | |
| Golden Star | 5 Lingfield Crescent, London | 196 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | 11 Lingfield Crescent, London | 196 yd | |
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 203 yd | |
| Eltham Park South Cafe | Cafe, Eltham Park South Glenesk Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 566 yd | |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club BEXLEY ROAD | golf | 673 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Eltham Park South Glenesk Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.