Area Information for London, SE18 6LP

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Woolwich Arsenal ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This page combines information for the address London, SE18 6LP, 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 March 2011. 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 Woolwich Arsenal
Constituency Greenwich and Woolwich * 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 flats, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 6LP - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Woolwich Arsenal), 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 6LP 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 flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 96
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 10
Total 109
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 52% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 3
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 10
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 36
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 109

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 54
Two People 41
Three People 6
Four People 6
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 109

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 54
Family Household 46
Other Household 8
Total 108

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 81
Deprived In One Dimension 26
Deprived In Two Dimensions 1
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 109

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SE18 6LP however is predominantly male (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 111
Female 83
Total 194

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 11
5-9 4
10-14 2
15-19 1
20-24 13
25-29 51
30-34 47
35-39 28
40-44 19
45-49 5
50-54 6
55-59 2
60-64 4
65-69 0
70-74 0
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 194

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE18 6LP there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 65% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 126
Married 41
Separated 4
Divorced 5
Widowed 1
Total 177

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 95% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 117
Good 67
Fair 9
Bad 2
Very Bad 0
Total 195

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE18 6LP and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 71% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 127
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 6
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 1
No GCSEs or Equivalent 8
Other 8
Total 178

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 48% 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 94
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 13
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 16
Other Asian 13
Black African 26
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 3
Other 5
Total 193

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 44% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 85
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 28
Middle East and Asia 27
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
Total 188

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 44% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 23% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 85
10+ Years 45
5-10 Years 31
2-5 Years 18
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 194

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 6LP.

Passport(s) Held
None 1
United Kingdom 125
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 8
Middle East or Asia 18
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

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 83
Christian 63
Buddhist 4
Hindu 9
Jewish 2
Muslim 12
Sikh 4
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 14
Total 194

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Woolwich Arsenal ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 62% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 110
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 13
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 2
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 7
Total 177

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 26
Professional Occupations 61
Associate Professional Occupations 30
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 6
Total 153

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 68
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 43
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 5
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 3
Full-time Student 6
Total 176

London, SE18 6LP is within the Woolwich Arsenal 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 6LP
Neighbourhood Team Address Woolwich Arsenal
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 6LP. 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 6LP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Woolwich Arsenal 380 yards
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 380 yards
Woolwich Dockyard 0.5 miles
Plumstead 0.8 miles
Charlton 1.6 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 2.1 miles
Westcombe Park 2.2 miles
Abbey Wood 2.3 miles
Falconwood 2.4 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 2.4 miles
Welling 2.4 miles
Eltham 2.6 miles
Kidbrooke 2.6 miles
Barking Riverside 2.8 miles
Maze Hill 2.8 miles
Blackheath 3.1 miles
Barking 3.3 miles
Bexleyheath 3.5 miles
West Ham 3.6 miles
Greenwich 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 6LP. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School, approximately 470 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest is Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 470 yards May 2018
    
Royal Greenwich Trust School 1 mile October 2022
    
Plumstead Manor School 1 mile June 2023
    
London Design and Engineering UTC 1.1 miles March 2022
    
Ark Greenwich Free School 1.5 miles April 2023
    
Kingsford Community School 1.6 miles October 2022
    
St Paul's Academy 1.7 miles May 2023
    
Royal Docks Academy 1.9 miles September 2021
    
Pulse and Water College 1.9 miles  
Woolwich Polytechnic School 1.9 miles January 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest is Valentine Health Partnership, approximately 420 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Valentine Health Partnership 420 yards
Royal Arsenal Medical Centre 470 yards
Triveni Pms 700 yards
Glyndon PMS 0.6 miles
Dr B Patel Dr P Vutukuri 0.7 miles
Heronsgate Medical Centre 0.7 miles
Triveni PMS 0.7 miles
St Marks Pms 0.8 miles
The Practice Albert Road 0.9 miles
Conway PMS 0.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest is Woolwich Gentle Dental Care, approximately 170 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 6LP. The nearest is Bloomfield Court Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE18 6LP. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Woolwich, approximately 170 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Woolwich 170 yards
Virtue Specs 170 yards
KA Rowland 170 yards
The Chemist 200 yards
Coton & Hamblin Ltd 330 yards
John Lewis Opticians 380 yards
Tesco Opticians 430 yards
Paine & Hunter 0.8 miles
K A Rowland 1.1 miles
Paine & Hunter Optometrists 1.3 miles

* 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.