Greenacres is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5BA is located in the Eltham Town & Avery Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenacres, London, SE9 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5AZ, SE9 5BB, SE9 5AY, SE9 5BD, SE9 5BE, SE9 5BW, SE9 5BG, SE9 5AX, SE9 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 5BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.1% | 32% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 52.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 26.8% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 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 | 19.7% | 19.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 41.6% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 89.6% | 86% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 86% | 68.2% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 16.9% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 84.7% | 68% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 18.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Greenacres has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 21st lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Fairway Court Greenacres, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-17 | £427,096 |
| Flat 3 Fairway Court Greenacres, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-03-09 | £381,710 |
| Flat 6 Fairway Court Greenacres, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-02-26 | £407,600 |
| Flat 1 Fairway Court Greenacres, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-08-28 | £392,984 |
| Flat 2 Fairway Court Greenacres, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2013-02-01 | £384,112 |
SE9 5BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SE9 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,848 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 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Earlshall Road , Eltham SE9 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,620 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 | 3,086 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,908 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 | 3,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,737 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 | 5,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 1,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Noodle | 21 - 22 Elm Terrace | 314 yd | |
| Aromateaco | 7 Pound Place | 315 yd | |
| The Fabulous Tea Room | 5 Pound Place | 322 yd | |
| Eltham Chinese Hotpot | 5 St Marys Place | 325 yd | |
| Viet Mart | 4 St Marys Place | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M'Arks Sky Bar | Sky Bar, 2nd Floor, 168 - 176 Eltham High Street | 362 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 189 - 191 Eltham High Street | 385 yd | |
| Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 45 Passey Place | 408 yd | |
| The Pavillion Sports & Leisure Club | 135 Footscray Road | 430 yd | |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRO SUSHI | 6 - 8, Arcade Chambers Eltham High Street | 342 yd | |
| Asado Food Truck | 140 Footscray Road | 353 yd | |
| Advice Hub | St Marys Community Centre, 180 Eltham High Street | 360 yd | |
| Greggs | 166 Eltham High Street | 382 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Passey Place | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Philipot Path | 274 yd | |
| se9 oriental food | 6 St Marys Place | 331 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 443 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | 137 Eltham High Street | 459 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 115 - 123 Eltham High Street | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 202 yd | |
| Eltham Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Eltham Centre ARCHERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 532 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Tudor Sports And Social Club (Closed) Eltham Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Charlton Athletic Community Trust Sparrows Lane | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Foots Cray Rugby Sports And Athletic Club 239A 239A FOOTSCRAY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.