SE18 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Liffler Road, 0.8km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
SE18 1AU is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £445k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00008345 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIFFLER ROAD, SE18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIFFLER ROAD, SE18 1AU.
382
38
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
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 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1AU. The average age is 38.4. 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
£ 380,000
7 sales · Mean £ 365,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1AU is moderate at 64 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
Conway Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
Plumstead Manor School
Bannockburn Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Greenslade Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.3 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.1 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.3 km
- Euro express0.3 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.3 km
- Brew Station0.5 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.4 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kebabish0.3 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
- The Belfry0.3 km
- sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse180.9 km
- Star INN0.9 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.3 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.3 km
- Sing Wah0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181AU · Data under Open Government Licence