Green Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3SY 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 Green Lane, London, SE9 3SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3XA, SE9 3QP, SE9 3QW, SE9 3TL, SE9 3XB, SE9 3SZ, SE9 3QR, SE9 3XE, SE9 3AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 3SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 37.3% | 43.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 36.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 46.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 14.5% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 36.2% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 84.9% | 80.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 84.9% | 76.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 76.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.9% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 324th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-09-01 | £668,012 |
| 123A Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-05-19 | £318,570 |
| 125A Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-13 | £301,933 |
| 143 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-01-06 | £701,418 |
| 123A Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2019-12-04 | £298,339 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Infant School Footscray Road , SE9 2EH | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruxley Manor Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | - not rated | 1,136 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , SE9 2SU | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Crown Woods College 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2QN | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,373 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,373 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 | 4,738 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 | 310 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 | 383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Tutorial Class C/O Greenacres School , Witherston Way SE9 3JN | - not rated | 637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Eltham 70 Court Road , London SE9 5NP | - not rated | 1,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green lane cafe shop | 246 Green Lane | 256 yd | |
| Best Chicken | 746 Sidcup Road | 409 yd | |
| New Eltham Library Coffee Shop | New Eltham Library Southwood Road | 450 yd | |
| Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant | 336 Footscray Road | 566 yd | |
| Blossoms | 338A Footscray Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 352 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 447 yd | |
| Footscray Rugby Sports Athletics Club | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 589 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 613 yd | |
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane | 244 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 741 Sidcup Road | 359 yd | |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747 - 753 Sidcup Road | 381 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 429 yd | |
| Emerald Food Centre | 369 Footscray Road | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 841 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.