SE18 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Conway Road, 0.8km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. Property: Prices average £456k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00008345 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONWAY ROAD, SE18 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONWAY ROAD, SE18 1AR.
382
38
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE18 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1AR. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 456,000
2 sales · Mean £ 456,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1AR 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
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
Bannockburn Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.2 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.1 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.2 km
- Euro express0.3 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.2 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.3 km
- Brew Station0.4 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.4 km
- Fusion0.4 km
- Kebabish0.2 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
- The Belfry0.2 km
- sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse180.9 km
- Star INN0.9 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.3 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.2 km
- Sing Wah0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181AR · Data under Open Government Licence