SE18 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE18 1BF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00008346 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE18 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE18 1BF.
475
39
£ 46,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE18 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 39% 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 1BF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1BF is moderate at 63 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
Bannockburn Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
Waterside School
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.1 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.1 km
- Euro express0.2 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.2 km
- Brew Station0.6 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.5 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Kebabish0.2 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- The Belfry0.2 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.4 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.3 km
- Sing Wah0.9 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.5 km
- Woolwich1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181BF · Data under Open Government Licence