Great Harry Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3BY 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 Great Harry Drive, London, SE9 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3JF, SE9 3JG, SE9 3JA, SE9 3DD, SE9 3DA, SE9 3DB, SE9 3DF, SE9 3BB, SE9 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 3BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46% | 49.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE9 3BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 47% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 33.7% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 8.9% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 24% | -19.6% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14.8% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 24.4% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.3% | 74.5% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 88.6% | 77.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 77.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.7% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Harry Drive was 185.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.1% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Harry Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 144th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Great Harry Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-01-17 | £397,177 |
| 17 Great Harry Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-04-29 | £399,041 |
| 14 Great Harry Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-11-24 | £391,351 |
SE9 3BY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE9 3BY 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill Primary School Red Hill , BR7 6DA | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School St Nicolas Lane , Logs Hill BR7 5LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,280 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 4,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 145 yd | |
| Cafe Mound | 8 The Mound | 150 yd | |
| Best Chicken | 746 Sidcup Road | 715 yd | |
| Green lane cafe shop | 246 Green Lane | 766 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 348 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 967 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindo’s | 72 William Barefoot Drive | 134 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 725 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 741 Sidcup Road | 763 yd | |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747 - 753 Sidcup Road | 770 yd | |
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 988 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 Green Lane, Chislehurst | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 555 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.