SE18 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bateson Street, 1.0km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE18 1DA offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00008333 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATESON STREET, SE18 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATESON STREET, SE18 1DA.
473
36
£ 46,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1DA 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 1DA has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1DA. The average age is 35.7. 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
Terraced
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 336,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1DA is moderate at 67 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
Bannockburn Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.2 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.3 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.2 km
- Euro express0.2 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.1 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.2 km
- Brew Station0.4 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.3 km
- Fusion0.4 km
- Kebabish0.1 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
- The Belfry0.1 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Mill0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Ades Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.3 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.1 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.1 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.4 km
- Woolwich1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181DA · Data under Open Government Licence