Mervyn Avenue is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3PR 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 Mervyn Avenue, London, SE9 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3SH, SE9 3PS, SE9 3SQ, SE9 3UA, SE9 3UB, SE9 3UW, SE9 3PT, SE9 3PP, SE9 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 3PR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE9 3PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 29.8% | 24.5% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 61.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 55.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.1% | 14.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 14.6% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 40.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86% | 79% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 87.5% | 82.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 81.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.9% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.4% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mervyn Avenue was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mervyn Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mervyn Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2022-11-18 | £526,348 |
| 8 Mervyn Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-03-26 | £625,223 |
| 16 Mervyn Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2020-12-08 | £518,016 |
| 3 Mervyn Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-06-15 | £579,053 |
| 23 Mervyn Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-09-20 | £575,714 |
SE9 3PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgebury Primary School Belmont Lane , BR7 6BL | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,247 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,904 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darul Uloom London School Foxbury Avenue , Chislehurst BR7 6SD | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mulligans Coffee Shop | Sidcup Family Golf, Sidcup By Pass Road | 235 yd | |
| Pope Street Bar & Kitchen Limited | 396 Footscray Road | 547 yd | |
| New Eltham Library Coffee Shop | New Eltham Library Southwood Road | 604 yd | |
| Freestyle Feasts | 32 Avery Hill Road | 665 yd | |
| Munch Cafe | 391 Footscray Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (formally Virgin Active Health Club) | Virgin Active Health Club, Sidcup By Pass Road | 235 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 584 yd | |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 665 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 794 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Ye Express | 1 - 2 Station Approach New Eltham | 618 yd | |
| Lai Loi Street | 25 Avery Hill Road | 670 yd | |
| Eltham Ruchita | 31 Avery Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| ISHA SPICE | 31 Avery Hill Road | 680 yd | |
| SPICY CORNER | 381 Footscray Road | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Family Golf SIDCUP BY PASS | golf | 237 yd |
| Flamingo Park Sports Ground SIDCUP BY PASS | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Edgebury Primary School BELMONT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Belmont Open Space Belmont Lane | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.