Verdun Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2AN is located in the Plumstead Common 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 Verdun Road, London, SE18 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0NY, SE18 2BA, SE18 2AR, SE2 0NX, SE18 2AW, SE2 0PF, SE18 2BH, SE2 0NU, SE18 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 52.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51% | 47.8% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 44.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
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 | 49% | 46.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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% | 16.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 34.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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 | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 60.1% | 49% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 80.4% | 66.7% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 66.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 22% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verdun Road was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verdun Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 362nd highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Verdun Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-04-22 | £472,109 |
| 3 Verdun Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2019-01-08 | £405,793 |
| 1 Verdun Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2015-08-27 | £476,529 |
| 7 Verdun Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-02-11 | £415,424 |
| 2 Verdun Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-07-18 | £559,759 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Junior School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 1,062 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 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 3,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,138 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 | 3,637 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 | 1,114 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cafe | 261 Wickham Lane | 116 yd | |
| Highway Cafe (Mem's) | 92 Kings Highway | 175 yd | |
| PDC Cafe | Professional Development Centre, 1 Waterdale Road | 222 yd | |
| Pizza @ night | 241 Wickham Lane | 262 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 2 Basildon Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish & Kebab Basket | 255 Wickham Lane | 133 yd | |
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 888 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 926 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 931 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 209 yd | |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.