Allenswood Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE9 6RW is located in the Eltham Park & Progress electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allenswood Road, London, SE9 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE9 6RP, SE9 6TU, SE9 6RU, SE9 6UF, SE9 6RT, SE9 6RN, SE9 1LH, SE9 6TX, SE9 6UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE9 6RW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 30.5% | 33.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 55.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 14.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 43.7% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.3% | 73.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 79.5% | 72.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 72.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 22.3% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.5% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allenswood Road was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% higher than the Eltham Park & Progress average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allenswood Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Eltham Park & Progress and the 234th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Allenswood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-22 | £420,118 |
| 5 Allenswood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-08 | £500,508 |
| 17 Allenswood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-03-18 | £567,329 |
| 39 Allenswood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-03-05 | £484,186 |
| 13 Allenswood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-07-14 | £560,946 |
SE9 6RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 34 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Appleton Road , Eltham SE9 6NS | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Earlshall Road , Eltham SE9 1QG | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Shooters Hill , SE18 3RS | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eltham Hill School Eltham Hill , SE9 5EE | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,424 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 985 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bamboo Garden | 424 Well Hall Road | 280 yd | |
| Cafe Eltham | 377 Well Hall Road | 297 yd | |
| New Tung Kong | 432 Well Hall Road | 305 yd | |
| The kebabci | 3, Tudor Parade Well Hall Road | 731 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 5 Tudor Court, Tudor Court Well Hall Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 1,005 yd | |
| Berry & Barrel Limited | 18 Well Hall Parade | 1,027 yd | |
| Charlton Park Rugby Club | 60A Broad Walk | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVP pizza and grill | 371 Well Hall Road | 277 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3, Odeon Parade Well Hall Road | 655 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9, Tudor Parade Well Hall Road | 797 yd | |
| Eltham Kebab Express | 16, Tudor Parade Well Hall Road | 836 yd | |
| The Curry Garden | 144 Westmount Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10, Odeon Parade Well Hall Road | 699 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 386 Shooters Hill Road | 938 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 158 - 170 Well Hall Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Kinesis Gym & Fitness Centre WELL HALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Royal Herbert Leisure Club 1a 1a Gilbert Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Progress Hall PROGRESS HALL PROGRESS HALL ADMIRAL SEYMOUR ROAD | 783 yd | |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| The Halley Academy CORELLI ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Well Hall KIDBROOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 910 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 | 215.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.