SE18 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE18 1BL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00182137 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE18 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE18 1BL.
465
33
£ 46,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SE18 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 1BL. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1BL is moderate at 62 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
Bannockburn Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Conway Primary School
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Greenslade Primary School
South Rise Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- SD News & Mini Market0.7 km
- Adam Meats0.7 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.5 km
- Central Chemist0.9 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Ship0.9 km
- The Rose Inn1.0 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.6 km
- Plumstead Common Working Mens Club0.7 km
- The Old Mill0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- The Plumstead Pantry0.7 km
- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.5 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company1.0 km
- Emmaus Greenwich0.8 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Tasty Bites0.7 km
- AK Grills0.8 km
- Flames Kebab Ltd trading as Morley's1.0 km
- Morley's0.7 km
- Pizza Time1.0 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.9 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.7 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181BL · Data under Open Government Licence