Kashgar Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1HW is located in the Plumstead & Glyndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kashgar Road, London, SE18 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1HS, SE18 1JL, SE18 1HP, SE18 1HE, SE18 1HL, SE18 1HF, SE18 1HR, SE18 1JG, SE18 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 1HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 41.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 40.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61% | 58.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 26.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around SE18 1HW this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 28.2% | 10.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 37.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.3% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Black African | 22.9% | 11.1% | -11.8% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 28.4% | 35.3% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -46.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 43.9% | 42.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 24.6% | 10.5% | -14.1% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 28.1% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% 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 | 43% | 42.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 24.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.6% | 11.8% | -8.8% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 9.6% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 14.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 12.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Sikh | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kashgar Road was 122.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kashgar Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 278th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kashgar Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-01 | £433,459 |
| 14 Kashgar Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-06-21 | £380,154 |
| 14 Kashgar Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-09 | £340,707 |
| 12 Kashgar Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-09-30 | £412,980 |
| 1 Kashgar Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2022-02-09 | £443,089 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 1HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 62 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | 4out of 4 | 85 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | 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 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,011 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 | 2,644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,089 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 | 1,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,086 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 | 2,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesemek | 237 Plumstead High Street | 81 yd | |
| tee's african cuisine | 250 Plumstead High Street | 123 yd | |
| Grizzly Burgers Limited | 289 Plumstead High Street | 210 yd | |
| TIWA N TIWA | 152 Plumstead High Street | 341 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 394 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 555 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 908 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Choice Pizza & Grill | 248 Plumstead High Street | 126 yd | |
| Express Kebab House | 260 Plumstead High Street | 145 yd | |
| Meghna Tandoori | 297 Plumstead High Street | 373 yd | |
| Ho Wah Chinese Takeaway | 119 Plumstead High Street | 406 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 452 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 622 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 232 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 964 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,074 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.