Grove Place is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5AA is located in the Eltham Town & Avery Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Place, London, SE9 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5AL, SE9 5PT, SE9 1BT, SE9 5AN, SE9 5PX, SE9 5TQ, SE9 1BX, SE9 5PZ, SE9 5PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 5AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 45.4% | 52.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 45.9% | 54.8% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 55.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.2% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 70.7% | 60.2% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 52.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 52.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 5.5% | -7.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 57.8% | 52.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 24.7% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 5.3% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Place was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Place has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 286th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 43 1 Grove Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-18 | £280,000 |
| Apartment 15 1 Grove Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-27 | £391,152 |
| Apartment 33 1 Grove Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,125 | 2023-01-05 | £392,442 |
| Apartment 17 1 Grove Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £398,750 | 2022-08-26 | £386,242 |
| Apartment 45 1 Grove Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-25 | £314,506 |
| Full-Time Employee | 188 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Earlshall Road , Eltham SE9 1QG | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,190 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 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,911 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,229 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 | 3,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 15 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coban's kitchen | 56 - 60 Eltham High Street | 36 yd | |
| Spice Island | 52 Eltham High Street | 45 yd | |
| Coco's Café and Espresso Bar | 29 Court Yard | 104 yd | |
| Top Chef Cafe | 28 Eltham High Street | 123 yd | |
| Legends American Grill and Bar | 90 Eltham High Street | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Draughts P.H | Draughts, 34 Eltham High Street | 80 yd | |
| The Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street | 103 yd | |
| White Hart Eltham | White Hart, 2 Eltham High Street | 132 yd | |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place | 213 yd | |
| Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 45 Passey Place | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 64 Eltham High Street | 40 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | 48 Eltham High Street | 50 yd | |
| New Three Yen | 40 Eltham High Street | 68 yd | |
| New Golden City | 152 Eltham Hill | 208 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Passey Place | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, 39 - 41 Eltham High Street | 127 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 302 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 115 - 123 Eltham High Street | 319 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 137 Eltham High Street | 378 yd | |
| se9 oriental food | 6 St Marys Place | 464 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eltham Pools (Closed) Eltham Hill | swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Eltham Hill School ELTHAM HILL | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Eltham Centre ARCHERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Queenscroft Recreation Ground (Closed) Queenscroft Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Eltham Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 845 yd | |
| Harris Academy Greenwich MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| King'S Oak School ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | 926 yd | |
| Well Hall KIDBROOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Progress Hall PROGRESS HALL PROGRESS HALL ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ROAD | 993 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.