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.
REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BN.
189
44
£ 46,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Conway Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Waterside School
Heronsgate Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ades Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE181BN · Data under Open Government Licence