Quilter Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1JG is located in the Plumstead & Glyndon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quilter Street, London, SE18 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1NR, SE18 1JL, SE18 1NS, SE18 1NX, SE18 1NW, SE18 1NY, SE18 1HE, SE18 1HF, SE18 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 1JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE18 1JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 45.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 57.8% | 47.2% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 18.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 36.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 24.4% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 21.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 43% | 32.4% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 63.7% | 48% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.6% 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 | 62.9% | 48.4% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 28.6% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 8.5% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| France | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quilter Street was 212.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.4% higher than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quilter Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 114th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Quilter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2020-06-12 | £416,769 |
| 2 Quilter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-06-28 | £422,125 |
| 4 Quilter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2015-09-01 | £161,474 |
| 1 Quilter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2013-08-23 | £344,000 |
| 2 Quilter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £77,750 | 2000-09-14 | £344,369 |
SE18 1JG area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,180 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 | - not rated | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Infant School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 998 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| tee's african cuisine | 250 Plumstead High Street | 101 yd | |
| Yesemek | 237 Plumstead High Street | 104 yd | |
| Grizzly Burgers Limited | 289 Plumstead High Street | 213 yd | |
| TIWA N TIWA | 152 Plumstead High Street | 330 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 392 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 559 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 884 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 992 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Choice Pizza & Grill | 248 Plumstead High Street | 93 yd | |
| Express Kebab House | 260 Plumstead High Street | 122 yd | |
| Meghna Tandoori | 297 Plumstead High Street | 389 yd | |
| Ho Wah Chinese Takeaway | 119 Plumstead High Street | 417 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 35 Lakedale Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 437 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 99 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 924 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 974 yd | |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,038 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.