SE18 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garibaldi Street, 1.1km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE18 1DE offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00176533 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARIBALDI STREET, SE18 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARIBALDI STREET, SE18 1DE.
432
35
£ 46,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1DE 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
No single demographic signal dominates SE18 1DE — age 35, 23% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DE. The average age is 35.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 294,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1DE is moderate at 61 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Adam Meats0.3 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.1 km
- Central Chemist0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- D J Off Licence0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Mill0.9 km
- The Volunteer0.1 km
- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.2 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
- Emmaus Greenwich0.6 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.1 km
- SHAWARMA TIME LONDON LIMITED0.5 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Advice Hub1.0 km
- AK Grills0.5 km
- Morley's0.4 km
- Suya Academy Ltd0.5 km
- Village Fresh Naan Ltd0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ades Limited0.9 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.5 km
- Woolwich2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181DE · Data under Open Government Licence