Granite Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1LR 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 Granite Street, London, SE18 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1JT, SE18 1LP, SE18 1LL, SE18 1LG, SE18 1JN, SE18 1HH, SE2 0XH, SE18 1JW, SE18 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 1LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 48.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 55.9% | 51.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1LR, 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 | 45.1% | 45.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 35.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 47.8% | 53.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 27.6% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 26.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 31.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 32.7% | 34.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 32.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49.8% | 35% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 55.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 55.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 22.4% | 24.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 21.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 55.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 29.2% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 2.7% | -10.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 1.9% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granite Street was 749.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 479.1% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Granite Street has the highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 20th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Granite Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-05 | £359,771 |
| 2A Granite Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2018-06-22 | £667,769 |
| 2B Granite Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2018-05-14 | £671,882 |
| 18 Granite Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-07-06 | £272,513 |
| 56 Granite Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-01 | £374,456 |
SE18 1LR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 1LR 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 2,279 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 | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 1,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Burgers Limited | 289 Plumstead High Street | 98 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 152 yd | |
| TJ Foodz | 307 Plumstead High Street | 177 yd | |
| tee's african cuisine | 250 Plumstead High Street | 184 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Tandoori | 13 Wickham Lane | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 653 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghna Tandoori | 297 Plumstead High Street | 156 yd | |
| Express Kebab House | 260 Plumstead High Street | 159 yd | |
| Family Choice Pizza & Grill | 248 Plumstead High Street | 186 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 200 yd | |
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 620 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 700 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 895 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 321 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 730 yd | |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 971 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 | 83.3% |
| 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.