Is SE18 1BX a safe place to live?

SE18 1BX has a moderate crime rate of 68 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Greenwich.

How much do houses cost in SE18 1BX?

The average property price in SE18 1BX is currently around £340k.

What is the population of SE18 1BX?

The population for the SE18 1BX area is approximately 337 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

REIDHAVEN ROAD, SE18 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

337

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE18 1BX 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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1/10

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4/10

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9/10

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2/10

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10/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in SE18 1BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE18 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reidhaven Road, 0.9km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE18 1BX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 5.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00008331 (shared with 4 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 1BX. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.8%

Asian / British Asian29.3%

Black / African / Caribbean23.0%

Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 5%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 339,000

12 sales · Mean £ 338,708

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

Crime around SE18 1BX is moderate at 68 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 offences254

Anti-social behaviour146

Criminal damage and arson62

Vehicle crime59

Public order52

school Local Schools

Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.2 km

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.4 km

Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils0.5 km

Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.7 km

Waterside School

Good25 pupils0.7 km

South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km

Gallions Mount Primary School

Good279 pupils0.8 km

St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

Good413 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby

Alpharm Chemist0.2 km
Astra Food & Wine0.5 km
Dadoo's Foodstore0.2 km
Euro express0.2 km
Everest Stores Ltd0.2 km
+ 45 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby

Dosa & Sambal Express0.2 km
Brew Station0.4 km
Danfe Restaurant0.4 km
Fusion0.4 km
Kebabish0.2 km
+ 38 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby

Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
The Belfry0.2 km
The Rose Inn0.9 km
St Patricks Social Club0.5 km
The Volunteer0.3 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby

Tesco0.3 km
Poundland0.2 km
Iceland0.3 km
Ades Limited0.8 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby

Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.4 km
EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.2 km
Greggs0.3 km
Plumstead suya spot0.3 km
Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.2 km
+ 20 more