Ancona Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1AA is located in the Plumstead & Glyndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ancona Road, London, SE18 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1AB, SE18 1SZ, SE18 1TG, SE18 7PZ, SE18 1TF, SE18 1NG, SE18 1SY, SE18 7QA, SE18 1NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE18 1AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 35.4% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 53.1% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 43.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 17.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 40% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 14.7% | 5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 18.9% | 11.2% | -7.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 37.5% | 43.9% | 6.4% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 49% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 14.6% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.4% | 23.1% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 30.8% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 4.1% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ancona Road was 91.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ancona Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 386th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 231.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Ancona Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-19 | £402,022 |
| 175 Ancona Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-09 | £484,513 |
| 155 Ancona Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-01-19 | £457,240 |
| Flat 1 183 Ancona Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-12-22 | £269,549 |
| Flat 2 183 Ancona Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-12-22 | £213,525 |
SE18 1AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road , Plumstead SE18 7QG | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Grill | 14 Conway Road | 328 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 335 yd | |
| Emmaus Greenwich | 226 Elmley Street | 351 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 25 Waverley Road | 393 yd | |
| Coffee Junction | 46 Lakedale Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 337 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 364 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 2 Waverley Road | 478 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 533 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 327 yd | |
| Delicious Fried Chicken | 2B Brewery Road | 357 yd | |
| The Frying Pan 2 | 1 Brewery Road | 421 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza Woolwich | 1B Griffin Road | 482 yd | |
| Plumstead suya spot | 44 Plumstead High Street | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 593 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 595 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 600 yd | |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 688 yd | |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 841 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 38.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.