Witherston Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3JL 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 Witherston Way, London, SE9 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3JN, SE9 3JD, SE9 3JH, SE9 3JJ, SE9 3EW, SE9 3JQ, SE9 3EE, SE9 3JB, SE9 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE9 3JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 36.6% | 47.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 37.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 1.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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% | 42.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.8% | 23.4% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 26.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.3% | 77% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 87.1% | 73.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 85.7% | 73.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Witherston Way was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% lower than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Witherston Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 305th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Witherston Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-12-11 | £480,075 |
| 127 Witherston Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-07-26 | £214,928 |
| 123 Witherston Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-08-10 | £263,514 |
| 95 Witherston Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-03-21 | £210,217 |
| 87 Witherston Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-04-13 | £322,729 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 82 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,886 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 | 4,587 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 | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mound | 8 The Mound | 381 yd | |
| Green lane cafe shop | 246 Green Lane | 448 yd | |
| China Express | 122 William Barefoot Drive | 456 yd | |
| Best Chicken | 746 Sidcup Road | 488 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Public House | The Farmhouse, 52 Jason Walk | 745 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 827 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 830 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 1,007 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindo’s | 72 William Barefoot Drive | 355 yd | |
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane | 455 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 513 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 741 Sidcup Road | 516 yd | |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747 - 753 Sidcup Road | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.