Green Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 3XA 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 3XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 3XB, SE9 3SY, SE9 3QP, SE9 2AR, SE9 2DZ, SE9 2DY, SE9 3QW, SE9 3XE, SE9 2AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE9 3XA is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 47.1% | 45.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 54.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 3XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 46.6% | 47.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 37.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 45.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.3% | 16.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 18.5% | -1.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 81.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88.6% | 82.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 81.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Green Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 221st lowest crime rate of 771 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 -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 115 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-11-27 | £266,477 |
| Flat 1 117 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-22 | £299,412 |
| Flat 3 117 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-29 | £309,726 |
| Flat 6 117 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,250 | 2022-05-13 | £309,526 |
| Flat 3 115 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-05-11 | £283,879 |
SE9 3XA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montbelle Primary School Milverton Way , Eltham SE9 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,203 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 | 4,547 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 | 524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 365 yd | |
| Sports bar kitchen | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 490 yd | |
| The Cross Bar Cafe | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 490 yd | |
| New Eltham Library Coffee Shop | New Eltham Library Southwood Road | 498 yd | |
| Best Chicken | 746 Sidcup Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STC2 Sports Club | Pavilion, S T C Ivor Grove Sports Club Ivor Grove | 284 yd | |
| Footscray Rugby Sports Athletics Club | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 490 yd | |
| New Eltham Conservative Club Ltd | 71 Southwood Road | 511 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, 365 Footscray Road | 591 yd | |
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ababil Tandoori | 242 Green Lane | 353 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 741 Sidcup Road | 466 yd | |
| Zavi Restaurant | 747 - 753 Sidcup Road | 485 yd | |
| Katsu Shoku | 754 Sidcup Road | 535 yd | |
| Emerald Food Centre | 369 Footscray Road | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Southwood Park SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD SPORTS GROUND SOUTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 745 yd |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 932 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.