Tarnwood Park is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5NZ 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 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5NY, SE9 5PA, SE9 5NX, SE9 5PB, SE9 5PD, SE9 5PE, SE9 5NS, SE9 5AG, SE9 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 5NZ 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 5NZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-17 | £357,175 |
| 29 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-01-17 | £357,175 |
| 22 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2023-04-19 | £412,898 |
| 25 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-17 | £363,208 |
| 39 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-27 | £321,401 |
| 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 | 5,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 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 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 3,218 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 | 3,778 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,789 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 | 3,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,279 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 | 418 yd | |
| SHALLOT KITCHEN | 196B Court Road | 428 yd | |
| Eltham Palace | Eltham Palace Court Yard | 575 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 687 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 765 yd | |
| Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 45 Passey Place | 863 yd | |
| The Pavillion Sports & Leisure Club | 135 Footscray Road | 897 yd | |
| Eltham GPO | 4 Passey Place | 925 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asado Food Truck | 140 Footscray Road | 760 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Passey Place | 936 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 952 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 952 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1A Philipot Path | 940 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 960 yd | |
| se9 oriental food | 6 St Marys Place | 973 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 115 - 123 Eltham High Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 372 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 927 yd | |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Eltham Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.