Timbercroft Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2SE 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 Timbercroft Lane, London, SE18 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2SP, SE18 2SD, SE18 2SN, SE18 2SA, SE18 2RZ, SE18 2JU, SE18 2SR, SE18 2SF, SE18 2SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 2SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 51.9% | 42.5% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 38% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.7% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 15.5% | 3.7% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 16.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.7% | 52.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 67.7% 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% | 67.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 11.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 67.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 22.2% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Timbercroft Lane was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Timbercroft Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 124th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Timbercroft Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-10-11 | £394,797 |
| 58 Timbercroft Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2017-05-19 | £356,078 |
| 58 Timbercroft Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2016-11-25 | £359,518 |
| 34 Timbercroft Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-03-24 | £373,734 |
| 34 Timbercroft Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-02-15 | £362,396 |
SE18 2SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,551 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 | 142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbercroft Primary School Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 910 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 | 961 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 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,888 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 | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 751 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 2,049 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 | 2,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 2,123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slade Social Cafe | 342 Plumstead Common Road | 204 yd | |
| Five Rivers Bar and Grill | 35 The Slade | 277 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 561 yd | |
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 592 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Who'd A Thought It Public House | The Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane | 115 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 171 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 540 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 699 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sing Wah | 72 Kirkham Street | 128 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 4 The Slade | 165 yd | |
| Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd | 149 Swingate Lane | 562 yd | |
| Yang's | 151 Swingate Lane | 563 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 141 - 145 Swingate Lane | 554 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 245 yd | |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Rose Cottage Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,065 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.