Purneys Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 6HX is located in the Eltham Page electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Purneys Road, London, SE9 6HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 6HZ, SE9 6HS, SE9 6HY, SE9 6JA, SE9 6HT, SE9 6LQ, SE9 6JG, SE9 6HR, SE9 6HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE9 6HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40% | 40.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 38.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 43.2% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 26% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 27.2% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 83.5% | 71.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 91.9% | 78.2% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 78.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purneys Road was 149.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Eltham Page average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purneys Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eltham Page and the 204th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Purneys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-09-23 | £437,671 |
| 19 Purneys Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-06-09 | £570,769 |
| 31 Purneys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2023-06-08 | £477,059 |
| 5 Purneys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2021-04-22 | £405,851 |
| 45 Purneys Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2019-07-01 | £369,336 |
SE9 6HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SE9 6HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 5,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealdham Primary School Ealdham Square , Eltham SE9 6BP | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tudway Road , Kidbrooke SE3 9YX | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haimo Primary School Haimo Road , Eltham SE9 6DY | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Appleton Road , Eltham SE9 6NS | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,558 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 2,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak School Eltham Palace Road , Eltham SE9 5LX | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Munch | 554 Westhorne Avenue | 443 yd | |
| Fresh Ground Coffee House | Eltham Green Community Church, 542 Westhorne Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Bite Me @ Blackheath Rugby Club | Poly Sports And Social Club Kidbrooke Lane | 625 yd | |
| Blackheath Rugby T/A Blackheath Football Club | Poly Sports And Social Club Kidbrooke Lane | 625 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 5 Tudor Court, Tudor Court Well Hall Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Rugby Club | 60A Broad Walk | 817 yd | |
| The Depot | 7 Pegler Square | 905 yd | |
| Berry & Barrel Limited | 18 Well Hall Parade | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 556 Westhorne Avenue | 453 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3, Odeon Parade Well Hall Road | 804 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9, Tudor Parade Well Hall Road | 825 yd | |
| Eltham Kebab Express | 16, Tudor Parade Well Hall Road | 835 yd | |
| Yi Wah | 138 Well Hall Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 546 - 550 Westhorne Avenue | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 10, Odeon Parade Well Hall Road | 806 yd | |
| Aldi | 241 Kidbrooke Park Road | 934 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 158 - 170 Well Hall Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Road Community Centre WESTHORNE AVENUE | 521 yd | |
| Meadowside Leisure Centre (Kidbrooke) (Closed) Tudway Road | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Well Hall KIDBROOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Kinesis Gym & Fitness Centre WELL HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Greenwich Borough Football Club (Closed) Eltham Green Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Progress Hall PROGRESS HALL PROGRESS HALL ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ROAD | 969 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Kidbrooke) WEIGALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Harris Academy Greenwich MIDDLE PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.