Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BN.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE18 1BN 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SE18 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE18 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reidhaven Road, 0.9km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE18 1BN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00008330 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1BN. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean25.8%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 352,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE18 1BN is moderate at 79 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.

Violence and sexual offences261
Anti-social behaviour164
Vehicle crime67
Criminal damage and arson64
Other theft53

school Local Schools

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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils0.6 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils0.6 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.7 km
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South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils0.7 km
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Gallions Mount Primary School

Good279 pupils0.9 km
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Plumstead Manor School

Good1468 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • 7 days Mini Market0.7 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
  • john and biola foods0.4 km
  • Kobis European Mini Market0.7 km
  • Lakedale Service Station0.5 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Grizzly Burgers Limited0.8 km
  • tee's african cuisine0.7 km
  • TIWA N TIWA0.4 km
  • Dosa & Sambal Express0.3 km
  • Brew Station0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Ades Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Express Kebab House0.8 km
  • Wendy's0.4 km
  • Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.3 km
  • EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.3 km
  • The Belfry0.2 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
  • The Rose Inn0.8 km
  • The Old Mill1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead0.4 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
  • Woolwich1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Plumstead Rail Station0.3 km