SE18 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Plumstead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE18 1DP offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 64 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00176533 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE18 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE18 1DP.
432
35
£ 46,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE18 1DP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE18 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE18 1DP. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE18 1DP is moderate at 64 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
Gallions Mount Primary School
Plumstead Manor School
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Adam Meats0.3 km
- Ajefoods Limited0.1 km
- Central Chemist0.8 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- D J Off Licence0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Mill0.9 km
- The Volunteer0.1 km
- Plumstead Radical Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.1 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
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Advice Hub0.9 km
- AK Grills0.5 km
- Morley's0.3 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
- Woolwich1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE181DP · Data under Open Government Licence