SE18 1AB is a mixed residential area on Ancona Road, 0.5km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE18 1AB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00008116 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCONA ROAD, SE18 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCONA ROAD, SE18 1AB.
278
39
£ 49,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE18 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1AB. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 433,000
8 sales · Mean £ 430,449
Flat
£ 250,500
2 sales · Mean £ 250,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1AB is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Plumstead Manor School
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Greenslade Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Costcutter0.6 km
- Londis Plumstead Common0.5 km
- Millennium Mini Market1.0 km
- SD News & Mini Market0.2 km
- St Nicholas (Londis)0.9 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse180.6 km
- Star INN0.6 km
- The Ship0.5 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.3 km
- The Plum Tree Beer Shop0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- The Plumstead Pantry0.3 km
- GMT Kitchen and Cafe0.8 km
- Corner Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Deluxe0.5 km
- Chick Chicken0.6 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Simply The Best0.9 km
- Tasty Bites0.3 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.7 km
- Italian Cafe - Cakes, Shakes, Chai0.6 km
- New Royal China0.5 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
- Woolwich1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181AB · Data under Open Government Licence