SE18 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kentmere Road, 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 1DL offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE18 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00008336 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENTMERE ROAD, SE18 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTMERE ROAD, SE18 1DL.
294
37
£ 46,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1DL 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 1DL — age 37, 46% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1DL. The average age is 37.2. 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
£ 350,000
7 sales · Mean £ 326,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1DL 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.
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
Plumstead Manor School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Adam Meats0.4 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.2 km
- Central Chemist0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- D J Off Licence0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.5 km
- The Old Mill0.9 km
- The Volunteer0.1 km
- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.3 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.7 km
- Emmaus Greenwich0.7 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.2 km
- SHAWARMA TIME LONDON LIMITED0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- AK Grills0.6 km
- Morley's0.4 km
- Suya Academy Ltd0.6 km
- Village Fresh Naan Ltd0.7 km
- Wilson & Bay Coffee Club0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Ades Limited0.9 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.7 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.6 km
- Abbey Wood2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181DL · Data under Open Government Licence