Cheriton Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2RD 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 Cheriton Drive, London, SE18 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2RB, SE18 2RE, SE18 2RA, SE18 2RF, SE18 2QZ, SE18 2RG, SE18 2QY, SE18 2QU, SE18 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.1% | 37.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 46.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 43.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 2RD this area, 28.2% 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 | 27.5% | 28.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 10.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 32.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 68.2% | 69.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 80.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 79.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Drive was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Cheriton Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 41st lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cheriton Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2020-11-27 | £520,640 |
| 4 Cheriton Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-12-12 | £582,481 |
| 6 Cheriton Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-11-16 | £396,806 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 949 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 | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,829 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 | 1,455 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 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,600 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 | 1,014 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,046 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 | 1,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 345 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 345 yd | |
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 463 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 515 yd | |
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 437 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 441 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 464 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 469 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 453 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 456 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 457 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 523 yd | |
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 380 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 262 yd | |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 855 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd EAGLESFIELD ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 985 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.