William Barefoot Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3JD 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 William Barefoot Drive, London, SE9 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3JB, SE9 3BZ, SE9 3JL, SE9 3JQ, SE9 3JN, SE9 3DB, SE9 3ED, SE9 3JH, SE9 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 3JD 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 3JD, 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 William Barefoot Drive was 210.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.7% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Barefoot Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 119th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 William Barefoot Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-10-10 | £439,834 |
| 69 William Barefoot Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-02-03 | £415,700 |
| 47 William Barefoot Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-06-25 | £278,914 |
| 50 William Barefoot Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-01-08 | £433,982 |
| 63 William Barefoot Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-11-27 | £509,342 |
SE9 3JD 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 3JD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruxley Manor Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Ravensworth Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , SE9 2SU | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,777 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 | 5,034 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Tutorial Class C/O Greenacres School , Witherston Way SE9 3JN | - not rated | 301 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lollipops School (At Bramble House) Lollipops Child Care Limited , 88 Southwood Road SE9 3QT | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Eltham 70 Court Road , London SE9 5NP | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR | - not rated | 1,682 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 Mound | 8 The Mound | 312 yd | |
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 379 yd | |
| Best Chicken | 746 Sidcup Road | 491 yd | |
| Green lane cafe shop | 246 Green Lane | 492 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 647 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 836 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 889 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindo’s | 72 William Barefoot Drive | 283 yd | |
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane | 501 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 511 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 741 Sidcup Road | 529 yd | |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747 - 753 Sidcup Road | 544 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 665 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.