Tuscan Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 1SY 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 Tuscan Road, London, SE18 1SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1TA, SE18 1SU, SE18 1TB, SE18 1SZ, SE18 1RL, SE18 1AA, SE18 1NQ, SE18 1TD, SE18 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 1SY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 39.5% | 48.2% | 8.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 60.5% | 51.8% | -8.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 38.7% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 48.1% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 57.4% | 48.8% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.7% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 19.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 43.5% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 22.8% | 2.2% | -20.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 12% | 5.6% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 14.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 34.9% | 37.6% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -43.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 13.9% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 57% | 42.4% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 27.5% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 21.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.6% 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 | 55.4% | 42.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 30.6% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 8.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 17.6% | 1.2% | 16.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 16.4% | 1.7% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tuscan Road was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tuscan Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 190th lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Tuscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2023-07-28 | £602,549 |
| The Ground Floor Flat At 9 Tuscan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £321,500 | 2022-09-30 | £298,118 |
| 9 Tuscan Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,500 | 2020-12-02 | £17,341 |
| 18 Tuscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2020-11-06 | £463,582 |
| 43 Tuscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2020-09-04 | £572,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 1SY 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Other | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Junior School Brewery Road , SE18 7PX | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Infant School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | - not rated | 455 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 | 110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,215 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 | 987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,105 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 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,981 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 | 110 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhill Centre Plumstead Common Road , SE18 3AT | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 252 yd | |
| Apna Grill | 14 Conway Road | 427 yd | |
| Coffee Junction | 46 Lakedale Road | 467 yd | |
| Emmaus Greenwich | 226 Elmley Street | 468 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 25 Waverley Road | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 247 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 469 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 494 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 2 Waverley Road | 573 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 247 yd | |
| Delicious Fried Chicken | 2B Brewery Road | 459 yd | |
| The Frying Pan 2 | 1 Brewery Road | 524 yd | |
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 529 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 621 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 660 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 581 yd | |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 707 yd | |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 812 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 900 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.