SE18 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tewson Road, 1.0km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE18 1BB offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £428k, up 18.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00008343 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TEWSON ROAD, SE18 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TEWSON ROAD, SE18 1BB.
401
37
£ 46,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE18 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1BB. The average age is 37.3. 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
£ 410,000
16 sales · Mean £ 413,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1BB is moderate at 65 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
Bannockburn Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Waterside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- SD News & Mini Market0.7 km
- Adam Meats0.5 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.3 km
- Central Chemist0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Ship1.0 km
- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.5 km
- Plumstead Common Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The Old Mill0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- The Plumstead Pantry0.7 km
- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.4 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
- Emmaus Greenwich0.7 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.3 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Tasty Bites0.7 km
- Advice Hub1.0 km
- AK Grills0.7 km
- Morley's0.6 km
- Suya Academy Ltd0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.8 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.6 km
- Woolwich2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181BB · Data under Open Government Licence