SE18 1BG 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 1BG is 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00008340 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE18 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE18 1BG.
336
37
£ 46,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1BG 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
SE18 1BG has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1BG. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1BG is moderate at 73 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Adam Meats0.0 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.2 km
- Central Chemist0.5 km
- D J Off Licence0.5 km
- Dynamic Off Licence0.6 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Rose Inn0.6 km
- Lord Raglan1.0 km
- The Old Mill0.8 km
- The Volunteer0.4 km
- Plumstead Radical Club0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.2 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.3 km
- Emmaus Greenwich0.4 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.3 km
- SHAWARMA TIME LONDON LIMITED0.2 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Advice Hub0.7 km
- AK Grills0.2 km
- Morley's0.0 km
- Suya Academy Ltd0.2 km
- Village Fresh Naan Ltd0.2 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.2 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.1 km
- Woolwich1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181BG · Data under Open Government Licence