SE18 1AL is a mixed residential area on Coxwell Road, 0.7km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 27.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00176541 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COXWELL ROAD, SE18 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COXWELL ROAD, SE18 1AL.
166
36
£ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE18 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1AL. The average age is 35.7. 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
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 349,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1AL is moderate at 61 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
Plumstead Manor School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Greenslade Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Londis Plumstead Common0.8 km
- SD News & Mini Market0.4 km
- Plumstead Food & Wine0.5 km
- Premier1.0 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse180.8 km
- Star INN0.8 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.1 km
- The Plum Tree Beer Shop0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- The Plumstead Pantry0.5 km
- GMT Kitchen and Cafe0.7 km
- Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe Deluxe0.3 km
- Chick Chicken0.3 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Tasty Bites0.5 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.5 km
- Italian Cafe - Cakes, Shakes, Chai0.4 km
- New Royal China0.3 km
- Taste of China0.3 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.4 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
- Woolwich1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181AL · Data under Open Government Licence