Middle Park Avenue is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5HR is located in the Middle Park & Horn Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middle Park Avenue, London, SE9 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5HP, SE9 5LX, SE9 5LT, SE9 5HT, SE9 5LY, SE9 5JX, SE9 5LR, SE9 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 5HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE9 5HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 30.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 54.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88%) 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 | 37.5% | 51.8% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 36.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 7.4% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 18.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 41.4% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 56.5% | 48.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 70.3% | 63.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 63.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 25.1% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 1.6% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Park Avenue was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% higher than the Middle Park & Horn Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middle Park Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Middle Park & Horn Park and the 320th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2022-07-15 | £514,228 |
| 69 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-11-08 | £455,430 |
| 1 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-07-10 | £605,971 |
| 43 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2019-09-19 | £653,956 |
| 41 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-09-29 | £595,457 |
SE9 5HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealdham Primary School Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Primary School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,443 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 | 2,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Yorkshire Grey Eltham Road | 268 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals Soccer Centre Eltham Palace Road | 321 yd | |
| Fresh Ground Coffee House | Eltham Green Community Church, 542 Westhorne Avenue | 617 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre, Sutcliffe Park Eltham Road | 636 yd | |
| Food Dhaba Ltd | 7 Newmarket Green | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brockleians RFC | Old Brockleians Society Eltham Palace Road | 180 yd | |
| Eltham Hill Club & Instit | Eltham Hill Club And Institute, 85 Eltham Road | 791 yd | |
| White Hart Eltham | White Hart, 2 Eltham High Street | 999 yd | |
| The Draughts P.H | Draughts, 34 Eltham High Street | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours | 10 Newmarket Green | 685 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 8 Newmarket Green | 686 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 556 Westhorne Avenue | 715 yd | |
| The King Neptune Fish Bar | 69 Sibthorpe Road | 835 yd | |
| New Golden City | 152 Eltham Hill | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 546 - 550 Westhorne Avenue | 667 yd | |
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 849 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, 39 - 41 Eltham High Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badgers Sports Ground MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Harris Academy Greenwich MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| King'S Oak School ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | 278 yd | |
| Old Brockleians Sports Club OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Greenwich Borough Football Club (Closed) Eltham Green Road | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Shapes Health Club (Closed) Westhorne Avenue | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Queenscroft Recreation Ground (Closed) Queenscroft Road | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Lionel Road Community Centre WESTHORNE AVENUE | 586 yd | |
| Eltham Hill School ELTHAM HILL | grass pitches | 686 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.