SE18 6JH is an up-and-coming urban area on Calderwood Street, 0.8km from Royal Arsenal West in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Woolwich Arsenal ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE18 6JH offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 6JH are sourced from Output Area E00182353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALDERWOOD STREET, SE18 6JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALDERWOOD STREET, SE18 6JH.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 6JH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, SE18 6JH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 6JH. The average age is 30.7. 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
Flat
£ 170,000
23 sales · Mean £ 196,760
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE18 6JH are high at 181 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
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Mulgrave Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Cardwell Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Woodhill Primary School
New Directions
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Amma's Fare Off licence0.3 km
- Blessings Snacks Ltd0.7 km
- Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence0.6 km
- Queen Victoria Supermarket0.4 km
- TJ & Sons Supermarket0.9 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Ammas Fayre0.3 km
- George IV0.3 km
- Vib Bar Ltd0.3 km
- Bull Tavern0.4 km
- SALT WOOLWICH0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Creams Cafe0.3 km
- First Choice Cafe0.3 km
- Hachi Sushi & Grill0.7 km
- Happy House0.3 km
- Helen's Kitchen0.3 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Iceland Food Limited0.1 km
- Classic Sea Food0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Hanlong0.3 km
- Himalayan Dumpling0.2 km
- Jim's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kebab ye0.7 km
- Mimi's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Woolwich0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woolwich0.4 km
- Woolwich Arsenal0.4 km
- Woolwich Dockyard0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.3 km
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.3 km
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.3 km
- Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station0.3 km
- Woolwich Ferry South Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE186JH · Data under Open Government Licence