Chestnut Rise is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1RJ 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 Chestnut Rise, London, SE18 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1RL, SE18 1TB, SE18 1RP, SE18 1RW, SE18 1TD, SE18 1TE, SE18 1RS, SE18 1TA, SE18 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 1RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.2% | 48.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.8% | 51.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 30.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 53.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.7% | 13.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 35.9% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.8% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 22.3% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 19.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 70.5% | 64.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 7.5% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 64.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 23% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 1.9% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Rise was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Rise has the 9th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 134th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Chestnut Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2026-01-30 | £440,427 |
| 113 Chestnut Rise, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-09-01 | £430,481 |
| 73 Chestnut Rise, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2025-05-01 | £374,630 |
| 91 Chestnut Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-28 | £455,294 |
| 95 Chestnut Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-01 | £460,258 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 1RJ 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave Junior School Rectory Place , SE18 7QA | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Infant School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | - not rated | 470 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 | 2out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 274 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Junction | 46 Lakedale Road | 313 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 391 yd | |
| Kingsmeat Smokehouse | 49 Lakedale Road | 411 yd | |
| Gurkha Club | 45 Lakedale Road | 412 yd | |
| Apna Grill | 14 Conway Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 376 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 474 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 528 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 539 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 388 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 35 Lakedale Road | 440 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Lakedale Road | 484 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 550 yd | |
| EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD | 107 Plumstead High Street | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 484 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 537 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 570 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 636 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 645 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 703 yd | |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.