Tarnwood Park is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5PE 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 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5AQ, SE9 5NX, SE9 5PD, SE9 5QW, SE9 5NY, SE9 5NU, SE9 5QN, SE9 5PB, SE9 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 5PE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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% | 47.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 42% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 36.3% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 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 | 47.2% | 45.7% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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 | 13.5% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.3% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 39.6% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 10.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.4% | 75.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 75.8% | 60.2% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 15% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 60.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarnwood Park was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average.
Tarnwood Park has the lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 772 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-07-04 | £383,495 |
| 110 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-17 | £384,045 |
| 121 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-27 | £308,121 |
| 124 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-10-12 | £332,401 |
| 108 Tarnwood Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2017-02-03 | £367,941 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Primary School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit Witherston Way , Eltham SE9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School Roper Street , Eltham SE9 1TR | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyborne Primary School Footscray Road , New Eltham SE9 2EH | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 3,906 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 3,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,656 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 | 234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,406 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 | 286 yd | |
| SHALLOT KITCHEN | 196B Court Road | 296 yd | |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre | Coldharbour Sports Centre Chapel Farm Road | 579 yd | |
| Eltham Palace | Eltham Palace Court Yard | 648 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 809 yd | |
| The Oaks (Eltham Town Football Club) | Eltham Town Fc Starbuck Close | 851 yd | |
| Park Tavern | Park Tavern, 45 Passey Place | 989 yd | |
| The Pavillion Sports & Leisure Club | 135 Footscray Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Footscray Rugby Sports Athletics Club | Footscray Playing Fields, 239A Footscray Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond’s | 279 Court Road | 822 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 825 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 825 yd | |
| Time Kebab 2 | 41 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 825 yd | |
| Rice Drop | 55 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 909 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1A Philipot Path | 1,071 yd | |
| Iceland | 132 - 136 Eltham High Street | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Blackheath Golf Club COURT ROAD | golf | 472 yd |
| Coldharbour Leisure Centre CHAPEL FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| The Oaks Starbuck Close | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Eltham Town Football Club (The Academy Ground) STARBUCK CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Wynford Way (Closed) Wynford Way | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| The Pavilion Sport And Leisure Club FOOTSCRAY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Stc Ivor Grove Sports Club IVOR GROVE | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School FOOTSCRAY ROAD | 1,054 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 | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.