Lingfield Crescent is in London and in Bexley district. SE9 2RQ is located in the Falconwood & Welling 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 Lingfield Crescent, London, SE9 2RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA16 2QG, SE9 2RG, DA16 2QF, SE9 2RJ, SE9 2RH, DA16 2QQ, SE9 2RW, SE9 2RL, DA15 8TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 2RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.1% | 36.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 53.3% | 52.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 37.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SE9 2RQ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 9.8% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 39.7% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.1% | 77.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
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 | 82.1% | 71% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 71.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingfield Crescent was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lingfield Crescent has the 24th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey and the 97th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Lingfield Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-08-08 | £754,083 |
| 101 Lingfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-01-26 | £459,454 |
| 70 Lingfield Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-02-10 | £496,008 |
| 62 Lingfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2018-10-19 | £449,714 |
| 64 Lingfield Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £453,666 | 2017-07-06 | £547,781 |
SE9 2RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcote Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Primary School Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Holbeach Gardens , Blackfen DA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfen School for Girls Blackfen Road , DA15 9NU | 3out of 4 | 2,535 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 | 2,371 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 | 4,305 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 | 1,743 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Green | 19 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 790 yd | |
| Falcon Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 790 yd | |
| Shampan Welling | 8 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 790 yd | |
| Brorritos | 174 Bexley Road | 943 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 170 Bexley Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Harvester | Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 370 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 12 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 790 yd | |
| Falconwood Private Members' Club | Falconwood Avenue, Welling | 929 yd | |
| Jolly Fenman (Sidcup) | The Jolly Fenman Public House, 64 - 68 Blackfen Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darjeeling Take Away | 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham | 270 yd | |
| Golden Star | 5 Lingfield Crescent, London | 276 yd | |
| Taste N Eat | 11 Lingfield Crescent, London | 276 yd | |
| Perfect Kebab House | 17 Lingfield Crescent, London | 314 yd | |
| Yaseen's Kitchen | 29 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 21-23 Falconwood Parade, Welling | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood THE GREEN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Falconwood Community Centre 31-39 31-39 FALCONWOOD PARADE | 678 yd | |
| Eastcote Primary School EASTCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Eastcote Primary School (Closed) Eastcote Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Crown Woods School (Closed) Riefield Road | 793 yd | |
| Stationers Crown Woods Academy BEXLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Eltham Warren Golf Club BEXLEY ROAD | golf | 990 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 | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.