Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Greenwich: a school rated Good within a short walk and Eltham Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE9 5EE.
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?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 41 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 61 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Eltham Hill School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
24crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 GP, 2 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ELTHAM PCN ENHANCED ACCESS — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Eltham Rail Station0.4 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 ha total
- largest park 7 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Queenscroft Recreation Ground — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
- 33 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Tesco Eltham High St Esso Express — 0.2 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 5EE.
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 5EE
SE9 5EE scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Tesco Eltham High St Esso Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE9 5EE is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,586 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 1/10).
There are 61 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Eltham Hill School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 24 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 9 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ELTHAM PCN ENHANCED ACCESS, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ELTHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
