Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

473

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE18 1BU 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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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SE18 1BU has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

SE18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reidhaven Road, 1.0km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £402k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00008333 (shared with 7 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 1BU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.4%
Asian / British Asian47.9%
Black / African / Caribbean19.9%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

Crime around SE18 1BU is moderate at 74 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 offences260
Anti-social behaviour150
Criminal damage and arson67
Vehicle crime61
Other theft55

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 pupils0.4 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils0.5 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils0.7 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.7 km
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South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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Gallions Mount Primary School

Good279 pupils0.8 km
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Plumstead Manor School

Good1468 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Alpharm Chemist0.2 km
  • Astra Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Dadoo's Foodstore0.2 km
  • Euro express0.2 km
  • Everest Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Dosa & Sambal Express0.2 km
  • Brew Station0.4 km
  • Danfe Restaurant0.4 km
  • Fusion0.4 km
  • Kebabish0.2 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
  • The Belfry0.2 km
  • The Rose Inn0.9 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
  • The Old Mill1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Ades Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.4 km
  • EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Plumstead suya spot0.2 km
  • Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.2 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead0.5 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.4 km
  • Woolwich1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Plumstead Rail Station0.4 km