Thaxted Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3PT 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 Thaxted Road, London, SE9 3PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3PS, SE9 3SH, SE9 3UH, SE9 3SL, SE9 3UA, SE9 3SJ, SE9 3SQ, SE9 3PU, SE9 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 3PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.1% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.8% | 40.8% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 47.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 55.1% | 58.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 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.
In the area around SE9 3PT this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 15.7% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 41.9% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 80.7% | 72.9% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 83.8% | 81% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 80.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 1.1% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thaxted Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thaxted Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 36th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Thaxted Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2025-03-31 | £741,289 |
| 48 Thaxted Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2025-03-21 | £601,155 |
| 50 Thaxted Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2017-12-20 | £604,068 |
| 33 Thaxted Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-01-30 | £594,100 |
| 46 Thaxted Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2016-05-23 | £561,955 |
SE9 3PT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SE9 3PT 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulverton Primary School Dulverton Road , New Eltham SE9 3RH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgebury Primary School Belmont Lane , BR7 6BL | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,197 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 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chislehurst School for Girls Beaverwood Road , Perry Street BR7 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School Hurst Road , DA15 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,800 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 | 4,735 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 | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict House Preparatory School 1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Street Bar & Kitchen Limited | 396 Footscray Road | 377 yd | |
| Mr Mulligans Coffee Shop | Sidcup Family Golf, Sidcup By Pass Road | 403 yd | |
| New Eltham Library Coffee Shop | New Eltham Library Southwood Road | 463 yd | |
| Freestyle Feasts | 32 Avery Hill Road | 504 yd | |
| Munch Cafe | 391 Footscray Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (formally Virgin Active Health Club) | Virgin Active Health Club, Sidcup By Pass Road | 403 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 461 yd | |
| New Eltham Social Club | 32 Avery Hill Road | 504 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 624 yd | |
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Ye Express | 1 - 2 Station Approach New Eltham | 449 yd | |
| Lai Loi Street | 25 Avery Hill Road | 502 yd | |
| Eltham Ruchita | 31 Avery Hill Road | 513 yd | |
| ISHA SPICE | 31 Avery Hill Road | 513 yd | |
| SPICY CORNER | 381 Footscray Road | 544 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidcup Family Golf SIDCUP BY PASS | golf | 405 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Flamingo Park Sports Ground SIDCUP BY PASS | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| St James Mar Thoma Community Sports Centre Avery Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Edgebury Primary School BELMONT LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.