Gilbourne Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2NS 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 Gilbourne Road, London, SE18 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2NT, SE18 2NU, SE18 2DD, SE18 2NY, SE18 2DE, SE18 2NP, SE18 2NX, SE18 2DG, SE18 2DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2NS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% 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 | 58.6% | 58% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 41.4% | 42% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 19.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 6.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
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 | 42.2% | 55.6% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 25.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around SE18 2NS this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 34.7% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 8.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 26% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 28.6% | 23.8% | 1.6% | 27.0% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 18.9% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 65.1% | 35.7% | -29.4% | 81.4% | -45.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 83.5% | 69.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 12% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 69.1% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 23.3% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 28.6% | 1.7% | 26.9% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbourne Road was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gilbourne Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 82nd 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gilbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-10 | £234,081 |
| 4 Gilbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-02-01 | £250,619 |
| 36 Gilbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-11-21 | £231,591 |
| 36 Gilbourne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2007-05-17 | £227,745 |
| Other | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,059 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 | 100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | 4out of 4 | 961 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 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 2,945 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 | 2,440 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 | 2,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,676 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 | 779 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 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 | 2,386 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 | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 2,520 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 | 488 yd | |
| Highway Cafe (Mem's) | 92 Kings Highway | 534 yd | |
| Pizza @ night | 241 Wickham Lane | 593 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 609 yd | |
| Royal Cafe | 261 Wickham Lane | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 451 yd | |
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 587 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 919 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 437 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 509 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 514 yd | |
| Lane Kitchen | 155 Swingate Lane | 530 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 486 yd | |
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 1,043 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 656 yd | |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 775 yd | |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 797 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 909 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.