Mottingham Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 4ST 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 Mottingham Road, London, SE9 4ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 4SP, SE9 4SL, SE9 3NF, SE9 4SW, SE9 3NE, SE9 4TB, SE9 4SN, SE9 3ND, SE9 4SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 4ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 32% | 43% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 42.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 0.9% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 43.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 24.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 30% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.6% | 75.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 87.8% | 76.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 76.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mottingham Road was 144.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% higher than the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mottingham Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham and the 220th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Mottingham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £812,500 | 2022-08-31 | £767,318 |
| 153 Mottingham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-02-04 | £609,448 |
| 147 Mottingham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-02-25 | £522,700 |
| 129 Mottingham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-06-12 | £642,705 |
| 137 Mottingham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-05-01 | £595,166 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Harting Road , Mottingham SE9 4JR | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mottingham Primary School Ravensworth Road , Mottingham SE9 4LW | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marvels Lane Primary School Riddons Road , Grove Park SE12 9RA | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,876 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,101 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 | 3,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's Prep School 106-110 Southwood Road , New Eltham SE9 3QS | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Babington House School Grange Drive , BR7 5ES | - not rated | 2,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Cafe (Mottingham) Ltd | 89 Mottingham Road | 249 yd | |
| Arawak Carribean Street Food | 288 Court Road | 327 yd | |
| Tot's Play Room | 276 Court Road | 331 yd | |
| Mem's Cafe | 39 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 424 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 154 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 79 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 284 yd | |
| Mottingham Sports Ground | London Marathon Sports Ground, Grove Park Road | 615 yd | |
| Centymca Sports Ground | London Marathon Pavilion And Sports, Grove Park Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond’s | 279 Court Road | 285 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 424 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 424 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 424 yd | |
| Rice Drop | 55 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 536 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-operative Food, Kimmeridge Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Mottingham Sports Ground Grove Park Road | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Mottingham Primary School RAVENSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Eltham College GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| London Marathon Sports Ground GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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 | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.