Kirkham Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2JX 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 Kirkham Street, London, SE18 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2JY, SE18 2SD, SE18 2EJ, SE18 2JS, SE18 2NE, SE18 2JU, SE18 2ND, SE18 2SF, SE18 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2JX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 56.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 43.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 38.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 40.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 49.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.6% | 21.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 37.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74% | 61.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 81.3% | 69.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 69.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 21% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.5% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkham Street was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkham Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 363rd highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Kirkham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £429,500 | 2022-08-25 | £407,758 |
| 98 Kirkham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2020-10-22 | £430,239 |
| 90 Kirkham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2019-09-20 | £415,333 |
| 92 Kirkham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-09-28 | £453,467 |
| 100 Kirkham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-05-14 | £459,618 |
SE18 2JX 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,037 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 | 2,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,046 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 | 735 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,115 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 | 2,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 2,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 225 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 248 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 625 yd | |
| Willow's Delish | Willow Dene School Swingate Lane | 675 yd | |
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 104 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 192 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 601 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 806 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 32 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 215 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 506 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 509 yd | |
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 493 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 372 yd | |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 956 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.