Voce Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2LW 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 Voce Road, London, SE18 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2LN, SE18 2PS, SE18 2LL, SE18 2EU, SE18 2EY, SE18 2EX, SE18 2PT, SE18 2PP, SE18 2PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2LW, 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 | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 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 | 40.5% | 35.5% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 45.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 50.8% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.3% | 23.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 33.5% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 61.7% | 59.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 79.4% | 65.1% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 11.4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 77.2% | 63.8% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 24% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 3% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Voce Road was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Voce Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 46th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Voce Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2024-10-31 | £450,093 |
| 27 Voce Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-05-03 | £404,933 |
| 61 Voce Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2020-09-25 | £444,201 |
| 63 Voce Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2019-12-06 | £364,856 |
| 3 Voce Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2019-05-22 | £433,633 |
SE18 2LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,494 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,548 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 | 2,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 629 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 2,302 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 | 497 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 698 yd | |
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 808 yd | |
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 815 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 619 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 701 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd | Shooters Hill Golf Club Eaglesfield Road | 911 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 916 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 639 yd | |
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 640 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 646 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 650 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 663 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 571 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 894 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd EAGLESFIELD ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.