Area Information for London, SE18 1RH

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Plumstead & Glyndon ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This page combines information for the address London, SE18 1RH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in May 1994. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Greenwich
Ward Plumstead & Glyndon
Constituency Erith and Thamesmead * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE18 1RH - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Plumstead and Glyndon), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE18 1RH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 8
Semi-Detached 17
Terraced 92
Flat (Purpose-Built) 26
Flat (Converted) 6
Total 149
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 26
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 12
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 41
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 1
Total 150

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 32
Three People 30
Four People 21
Five People 12
Six People 6
Seven People 0
8+ People 5
Total 150

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 76
Other Household 32
Total 152

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 69
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 150

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Erith and Thamesmead constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 205
Female 214
Total 419

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 37
5-9 31
10-14 12
15-19 24
20-24 22
25-29 29
30-34 42
35-39 53
40-44 37
45-49 28
50-54 23
55-59 28
60-64 14
65-69 18
70-74 12
75-79 5
80-84 3
85+ 0
Total 418

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE18 1RH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 137
Married 138
Separated 10
Divorced 36
Widowed 13
Total 334

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 217
Good 146
Fair 43
Bad 9
Very Bad 4
Total 419

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 144
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 49
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 61
Other 11
Total 334

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 41% so. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 170
Mixed Ethnicity 24
Indian 17
Pakistani 25
Chinese 5
Other Asian 70
Black African 62
Black Caribbean 15
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 26
Total 417

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 51% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average. At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 212
European Union 53
Africa 35
Middle East and Asia 97
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
Total 414

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 212
10+ Years 102
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 26
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 417

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE18 1RH.

Passport(s) Held
None 18
United Kingdom 257
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 64
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 62
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 107
Christian 148
Buddhist 20
Hindu 61
Jewish 1
Muslim 43
Sikh 4
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 30
Total 420

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 119
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 29
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 23
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 29
Retired 38
Looking After Home or Family 20
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 26
Total 331

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 25
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 42
Total 197

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 40
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 30
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 38
Semi-Routine Occupation 53
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 46
Full-time Student 30
Total 334

London, SE18 1RH is within the Plumstead and Glyndon policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE18 1RH
Neighbourhood Team Address Plumstead and Glyndon
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE18 1RH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE18 1RH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest railway station is Plumstead, approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Plumstead 660 yards
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 0.8 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 0.9 miles
Abbey Wood 1.4 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 1.5 miles
Welling 1.5 miles
Falconwood 1.8 miles
Bexleyheath 2.4 miles
Charlton 2.5 miles
Eltham 2.6 miles
Barking Riverside 2.6 miles
Belvedere 2.8 miles
Kidbrooke 3 miles
Westcombe Park 3 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 3.2 miles
New Eltham 3.4 miles
Barnehurst 3.4 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 3.4 miles
Mottingham 3.5 miles
Sidcup 3.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is Conway Primary School, approximately 290 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is Plumstead Manor School, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Plumstead Manor School 400 yards June 2023
    
St Paul's Academy 0.9 miles May 2023
    
Pulse and Water College 1.2 miles  
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.2 miles May 2018
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1.5 miles January 2023
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School 1.5 miles January 2019
    
Welling School 1.6 miles October 2023
    
Horizons Academy Bexley 1.7 miles March 2013
    
Ark Greenwich Free School 1.8 miles April 2023
    
London Design and Engineering UTC 1.8 miles March 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is Plumstead H/C PMS, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Plumstead H/C PMS 300 yards
Conway Medical Centre 310 yards
Conway PMS 310 yards
Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery 440 yards
Waverley PMS 490 yards
Bannockburn Surgery 610 yards
Glyndon PMS 730 yards
The Trinity Medical Centre 790 yards
Heronsgate Medical Centre 0.6 miles
St Marks Pms 0.7 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is Riverside Dental Surgery, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is Bloomfield Court Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE18 1RH. The nearest is K A Rowland, approximately 330 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.