Crossmead is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3AB is located in the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crossmead, London, SE9 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3AA, SE9 3AF, SE9 4UF, SE9 4EW, SE9 3LU, SE9 4UD, SE9 4ER, SE9 4EN, SE9 4TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 3AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 3AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 53.6% | 56.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 26.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 16.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 48.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 75.5% | 60.7% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 82.7% | 69.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 9.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 69.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.1% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossmead was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crossmead has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 351st highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Crossmead, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2020-12-03 | £571,571 |
| 52 Crossmead, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-06-29 | £541,870 |
| 20 Crossmead, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2015-01-16 | £657,663 |
| 12 Crossmead, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2013-08-08 | £610,926 |
| 14 Crossmead, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-12-02 | £813,696 |
SE9 3AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 4,200 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg and Co | 194 Court Road | 185 yd | |
| SHALLOT KITCHEN | 196B Court Road | 198 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 253 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 640 yd | |
| Tot's Play Room | 276 Court Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 641 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 788 yd | |
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 930 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 1,002 yd | |
| Footscray Rugby Sports Athletics Club | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond’s | 279 Court Road | 655 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 714 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 714 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 714 yd | |
| Rice Drop | 55 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 634 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.