The Vista is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5RE 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 The Vista, London, SE9 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5RG, SE9 5RQ, SE9 5RH, SE9 5LZ, SE9 5RF, SE9 5RJ, SE9 5EW, SE9 5SE, SE9 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE9 5RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 55.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE9 5RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 44.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 40.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43.5% | 52.5% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 10.3% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5RE this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 28.5% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 31% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 86.5% | 76.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 76% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vista was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% higher than the Middle Park & Horn Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Vista has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Middle Park & Horn Park and the 309th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 The Vista, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-04-25 | £471,472 |
| 61 The Vista, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-04 | £395,157 |
| 61 The Vista, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-30 | £386,570 |
| 37 The Vista, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-12-10 | £607,406 |
| 53 The Vista, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-03-01 | £492,761 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE9 5RE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,799 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 | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Junior School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Infant School Middle Park Avenue , SE9 5RX | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horn Park Infant School Alnwick Road , Lee SE12 9BT | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 478 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , SE9 2SU | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,573 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,829 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 | 2,679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Park Centre 131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX | - not rated | 350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Eltham 70 Court Road , London SE9 5NP | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belcanto London Academy Theatre School 20 Passey Place , Eltham Palace SE9 5DQ | - not rated | 1,033 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Dhaba Ltd | 7 Newmarket Green | 218 yd | |
| MMM FRIED CHICKEN | 11 Newmarket Green | 255 yd | |
| Eltham Palace | Eltham Palace Court Yard | 614 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Hall Eltham Hill | 693 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goals Soccer Centre Eltham Palace Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brockleians RFC | Old Brockleians Society Eltham Palace Road | 358 yd | |
| Eltham Hill Club & Instit | Eltham Hill Club And Institute, 85 Eltham Road | 678 yd | |
| White Hart Eltham | White Hart, 2 Eltham High Street | 799 yd | |
| The Draughts P.H | Draughts, 34 Eltham High Street | 833 yd | |
| The Bankers Draft | 80 Eltham High Street | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours | 10 Newmarket Green | 215 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 8 Newmarket Green | 223 yd | |
| New Golden City | 152 Eltham Hill | 742 yd | |
| New Three Yen | 40 Eltham High Street | 851 yd | |
| Royal Kebab | 48 Eltham High Street | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, 39 - 41 Eltham High Street | 873 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 546 - 550 Westhorne Avenue | 968 yd | |
| Nisa | 59 - 63 Sibthorpe Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Oak School ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | 233 yd | |
| Harris Academy Greenwich MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Queenscroft Recreation Ground (Closed) Queenscroft Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Old Brockleians Sports Club OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Eltham Hill School ELTHAM HILL | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Badgers Sports Ground MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Eltham Pools (Closed) Eltham Hill | swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Shapes Health Club (Closed) Westhorne Avenue | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Lionel Road Community Centre WESTHORNE AVENUE | 912 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.