Kings Highway is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2NL 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 Kings Highway, London, SE18 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2NG, SE18 2NF, SE18 2HH, SE18 2EF, SE18 2EE, SE18 2JR, SE18 2ND, SE18 2NN, SE18 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 39% | 38.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 46.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47% | 44.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 41.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.6% | 16% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 41.8% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 15.2% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73% | 56.5% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 77.9% | 64.5% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 64.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.9% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.9% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Highway was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Highway has the 20th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Kings Highway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-12-18 | £414,836 |
| 8 Kings Highway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2018-02-23 | £429,786 |
| 16 Kings Highway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2017-01-13 | £383,352 |
| 16 Kings Highway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2015-10-21 | £355,419 |
| 16 Kings Highway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-09-04 | £301,419 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,824 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Junior School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,304 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 | 2,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,759 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 | 570 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Griffin Manor School Welton Road , Swingate Lane SE18 2JD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 901 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 | 145 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 301 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 563 yd | |
| Coffee Junction | 46 Lakedale Road | 621 yd | |
| Kingsmeat Smokehouse | 49 Lakedale Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 221 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 336 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 536 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 815 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 287 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 306 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 570 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 737 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 35 Lakedale Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 719 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 765 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 790 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 798 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 501 yd | |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 673 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 978 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.