Tarnwood Park is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5NY 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 Tarnwood Park, London, SE9 5NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5NZ, SE9 5NX, SE9 5PA, SE9 5PB, SE9 5PE, SE9 5PD, SE9 5NU, SE9 5NT, SE9 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 5NY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 50% | 39.3% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 39.9% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 62.3% | 55.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE9 5NY this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 7.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.2% | 65.3% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 79.4% | 65.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 65.8% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 3.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.5% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarnwood Park was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarnwood Park has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 357th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2024-12-19 | £383,000 |
| Flat 11 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-11-28 | £312,851 |
| 10 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-11-04 | £342,646 |
| 19 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-09 | £288,297 |
| 2 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-05-10 | £330,548 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 5,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,815 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,787 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 | 3,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School 70 Court Road , Eltham SE9 5AH | - not rated | 142 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg and Co | 194 Court Road | 379 yd | |
| SHALLOT KITCHEN | 196B Court Road | 389 yd | |
| Eltham Palace | Eltham Palace Court Yard | 591 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 656 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 793 yd | |
| Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 45 Passey Place | 900 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 900 yd | |
| The Pavillion Sports & Leisure Club | 135 Footscray Road | 932 yd | |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asado Food Truck | 140 Footscray Road | 796 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 912 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 912 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 912 yd | |
| Rice Drop | 55 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Philipot Path | 979 yd | |
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 991 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 997 yd | |
| se9 oriental food | 6 St Marys Place | 1,012 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 115 - 123 Eltham High Street | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 404 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Eltham Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,070 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.