Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Greenwich: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Eltham Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 20 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE9 1DA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 40 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 59 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Eltham Hill School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
58crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 58 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 32.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 2 hospitals, 10 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EVEREST HEALTH PARTNERSHIP — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Eltham Rail Station0.3 mi
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 20 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21.4 ha total
- largest park 7 ha (0.25 mi away)
Nearest: St John the Baptist's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
- 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco Eltham High St Esso Express — 0.0 mi
In Greenwich, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Greenwich, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE9 1DA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE9.
Average sold price by property type across the SE9 district, 2021–2026.
About SE9 1DA
SE9 1DA scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Eltham High St Esso Express within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE9 1DA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,143 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is StreetVibes Media Academy, within a short walk.
There were 58 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EVEREST HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is ELTHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
