SE18 1BQ 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 1BQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00008346 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE18 1BQ.
475
39
£ 46,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1BQ 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
With 39% social renting, SE18 1BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BQ. 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
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 1BQ 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
Conway Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
Gallions Mount Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.2 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.2 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
12 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- The Belfry0.2 km
- sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse181.0 km
- Star INN1.0 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.4 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.3 km
- Sing Wah0.8 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.5 km
- Woolwich1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181BQ · Data under Open Government Licence