Chapel Farm Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3NJ 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 Chapel Farm Road, London, SE9 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3LP, SE9 3LX, SE9 3LS, SE9 3NL, SE9 3LR, SE9 3LU, SE9 3NQ, SE9 3LY, SE9 3NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 3NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.4% | 30% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 44.3% | 50.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24% | 20.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 38.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 74.5% | 63.1% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 78.8% | 66.4% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 66.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 24.2% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 2.5% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Farm Road was 88.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chapel Farm Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 370th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Chapel Farm Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £593,000 | 2022-09-01 | £560,024 |
| 29A Chapel Farm Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-02-25 | £596,347 |
| 31 Chapel Farm Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-30 | £610,838 |
| 21A Chapel Farm Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-01-15 | £578,440 |
| 23A Chapel Farm Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2020-09-28 | £543,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,356 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 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,839 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 | 4,580 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,257 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 | 4,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,130 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 | 918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 144 yd | |
| Egg and Co | 194 Court Road | 463 yd | |
| SHALLOT KITCHEN | 196B Court Road | 464 yd | |
| Munchies Cafe (Mottingham) Ltd | 89 Mottingham Road | 531 yd | |
| Tot's Play Room | 276 Court Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 486 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 525 yd | |
| Mottingham Sports Ground | London Marathon Sports Ground, Grove Park Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Centymca Sports Ground | London Marathon Pavilion And Sports, Grove Park Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond’s | 279 Court Road | 536 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 660 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 660 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 660 yd | |
| Rice Drop | 55 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 985 yd |
| Mottingham Sports Ground Grove Park Road | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.