Middle Park Avenue is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 5SG 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 5SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 5SF, SE9 5RL, SE9 5RN, SE9 5RT, SE9 5ES, SE9 5ER, SE9 5SQ, SE9 5EP, SE9 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 5SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 30.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 43.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 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 5SG this area, 29.4% 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 | 37.1% | 29.4% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 29.9% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 77.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 81.1% | 68.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 69.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 17.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Park Avenue was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Middle Park & Horn Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middle Park Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Middle Park & Horn Park and the 336th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-09 | £289,089 |
| 223 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-03-28 | £289,055 |
| 205 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-05-26 | £340,508 |
| 197 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2014-08-08 | £255,506 |
| 223 Middle Park Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-11-18 | £279,238 |
SE9 5SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,151 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 | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Junior School Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5RX | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Park Infant School Middle Park Avenue , SE9 5RX | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Castlecombe Road, Mottingham , SE9 4AT | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset Road Infant School Dorset Road , Mottingham SE9 4QX | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community 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 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eltham Foundation School 1 Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | - not rated | 833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School Footscray Road , SE9 2SU | - not rated | 1,602 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 | 3,870 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 2,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,246 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 | 571 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Park Centre 131 Eltham Palace Road , SE9 5LX | - not rated | 648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Eltham 70 Court Road , London SE9 5NP | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham College Grove Park Road , Mottingham SE9 4QF | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM FRIED CHICKEN | 11 Newmarket Green | 101 yd | |
| Food Dhaba Ltd | 7 Newmarket Green | 150 yd | |
| Eltham Palace | Eltham Palace Court Yard | 612 yd | |
| The Dutch House Cafe | The Dutch House Sidcup Road | 845 yd | |
| Jolpai Indian Cuisine | 1 West Park, Mottingham | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brockleians RFC | Old Brockleians Society Eltham Palace Road | 655 yd | |
| Eltham Hill Club & Instit | Eltham Hill Club And Institute, 85 Eltham Road | 950 yd | |
| White Hart Eltham | White Hart, 2 Eltham High Street | 1,008 yd | |
| The Draughts P.H | Draughts, 34 Eltham High Street | 1,027 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | 275 Court Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Pan | 8 Newmarket Green | 143 yd | |
| Flavours | 10 Newmarket Green | 146 yd | |
| Foxes Cafe | 1 Grove Park Road, Mottingham | 901 yd | |
| Mottingham Fish Bar | 47 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 948 yd | |
| Wings World | 69 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Filling Station, 39 - 41 Eltham High Street | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Oak School ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | 573 yd | |
| Old Brockleians Sports Club OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY OLD BROCKLEIANS SOCIETY ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Harris Academy Greenwich MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Queenscroft Recreation Ground (Closed) Queenscroft Road | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Eltham Hill School ELTHAM HILL | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Eltham College GROVE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Eric Liddell Sports Centre MOTTINGHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Badgers Sports Ground MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Eltham) BALDON SPORTS GROUND BALDON SPORTS GROUND ELTHAM PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Eltham Pools (Closed) Eltham Hill | swimming pool | 989 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.