Sutcliffe Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2NF 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 Sutcliffe Road, London, SE18 2NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2NG, SE18 2ND, SE18 2NE, SE18 2JR, SE18 2NL, SE18 2NB, SE18 2JS, SE18 2EF, SE18 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 53.7% | 54.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE18 2NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 29.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 57.1% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 24.9% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 28.5% | 22.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 31.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 22.1% | 12.1% | -10.0% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 57.9% | 56.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 72.1% | 63.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 8.3% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 8.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 63.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 25.7% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 3.4% | -10.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutcliffe Road was 136.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutcliffe Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 238th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sutcliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-14 | £209,543 |
| 15 Sutcliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-16 | £360,479 |
| 23 Sutcliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2020-12-04 | £409,851 |
| 11 Sutcliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2020-09-25 | £384,915 |
| 19 Sutcliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-08-05 | £387,924 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,775 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 | 279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Junior School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Infant School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,320 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 | 1,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,210 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 | 2,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,860 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 | 560 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Griffin Manor School Welton Road , Swingate Lane SE18 2JD | - not rated | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 817 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 68 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 210 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 526 yd | |
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 671 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 115 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 231 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 499 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 757 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 187 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 207 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 534 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 678 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 662 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 878 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 892 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 405 yd | |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 780 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 1,041 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.