Swingate Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2JB is located in the Plumstead Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swingate Lane, London, SE18 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2JA, SE18 2HZ, SE18 2JE, SE18 2HT, SE18 2BZ, SE18 2JF, SE18 2HU, SE18 2DN, SE18 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2JB is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 45.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 54.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 39.1% | 48.2% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 32.4% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.9% | 24.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.8% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 28.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 69.6% | 54.6% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 82.4% | 72.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 72.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.1% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swingate Lane was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% higher than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swingate Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 201st highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 Swingate Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-01-03 | £546,700 |
| 192 Swingate Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2015-09-11 | £467,277 |
| 184 Swingate Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2015-04-29 | £446,898 |
| 200 Swingate Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-11-06 | £491,743 |
| 198 Swingate Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2008-02-18 | £511,046 |
SE18 2JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE18 2JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Wickham Street , DA16 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 155 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 751 yd | |
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 764 yd | |
| Highway Cafe (Mem's) | 92 Kings Highway | 991 yd | |
| We Anchor In Hope | We Anchor In Hope Public House, 320 Bellegrove Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 641 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 667 yd | |
| The Green Man Public House & Sunset Restaurant | 168 Wickham Street, Welling | 866 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 136 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 147 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 153 yd | |
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 560 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 173 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 45 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 764 yd | |
| East Wickham Primary Academy WICKHAM STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 989 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 | 34 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.