Overview of SE18 2SL

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Alabama Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2SL 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 Alabama Street, London, SE18 2SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2SQ, SE18 2SH, SE18 2SN, SE18 2JZ, SE18 2LB, SE18 2SR, SE18 2SF, SE18 2EW, SE18 2LF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 2SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.2%54.6%5.4% 51.0% 3.6%
Male50.8%45.4%-5.4% 49.0% -3.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.7%38.7%7.0% 37.9% 0.8%
Married: Opposite sex53%43.2%-9.8% 44.2% -1.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated4.8%3%-1.8% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced6%8.9%2.9% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed3.6%5.5%1.9% 6.1% -0.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48%53.7%5.7% 48.4% 5.3%
Good health38.8%29.9%-8.9% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health9.2%12.2%3.0% 12.7% -0.5%
Bad health3.4%3%-0.4% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health0.6%1.2%0.6% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.7%18.3%-3.4% 18.2% 0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.3%12.5%-2.8% 9.6% 2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%12.8%-2.1% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship2%2.6%0.6% 5.3% -2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12%16.5%4.5% 16.9% -0.4%
Degree or Similar27.7%33%5.3% 33.8% -0.8%
Other6.4%4.4%-2.0% 2.8% 1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.2%1.2% 1.1% 0.1%
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian7.4%6.3%-1.1% 3.1% 3.2%
Pakistani1.5%3.6%2.1% 2.7% 0.9%
Other Asian7.1%5.1%-2.0% 1.6% 3.5%
Black African7.4%9.3%1.9% 2.5% 6.8%
Black Caribbean5.5%4.5%-1.0% 1.0% 3.5%
Other Black1.2%3.3%2.1% 0.5% 2.8%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%1.5%-0.7% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African0.9%1.5%0.6% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.8%2.1%-0.7% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.8% 0.1%
White62.5%53.7%-8.8% 81.4% -27.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other0.6%6.9%6.3% 1.6% 5.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.2%66.7%-10.5% 83.2% -16.5%
European Union3.7%12.9%9.2% 6.1% 6.8%
Rest of Europe0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa6.8%6.9%0.1% 2.7% 4.2%
Middle East and Asia7.4%9.9%2.5% 5.6% 4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.4%3.3%-0.1% 1.3% 2.0%
Oceania0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.9%65.9%-11.0% 83.2% -17.3%
10+ Years1.2%21.4%20.2% 9.8% 11.6%
5-10 Years2.8%5.3%2.5% 2.9% 2.4%
2-5 Years4.6%3.6%-1.0% 2.2% 1.4%
Less than 2 years14.5%3.9%-10.6% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.7% 76.7% -6.0%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Lithuania1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania2.4% 0.9% 1.5%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Central and Western Africa1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Southern Asia3.6% 1.2% 2.4%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held9.6% 13.5% -3.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30.4% 37.2% -6.8%
Christian43% 46.2% -3.2%
Hindu6% 1.7% 4.3%
Muslim6.9% 6.5% 0.4%
Sikh4.8% 0.9% 3.9%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered8.1% 6.0% 2.1%

Safety

Is Alabama Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alabama Street was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alabama Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 47th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,000
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SE18 2SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alabama Street are based on 201 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Greenwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alabama Street, London, SE18 2SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE18 2SL

Average Price
£389,027
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£389,027
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alabama Street

Average Price
£375,341
Semi-Detached
£435,904
Terraced
£376,439
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£260,942
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alabama Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
54 Alabama Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£370,0002022-05-13 £385,918
46 Alabama Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£387,0002021-11-30 £415,868
60 Alabama Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£375,0002021-03-23 £410,970
50 Alabama Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£347,0002021-02-12 £381,969
54 Alabama Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£322,5002019-04-10 £401,711
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SE18 2SL

Employment

SE18 2SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Retired41
Self-Employed32
Part-Time Employee30
Looking after home or family22
Student (economically inactive)18
Other12
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Unemployed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Education31
Construction20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Human health and social work activities14
Administrative and support service activities13
Other12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Information and communication9
Transport and storage7
Real estate activities6
Manufacturing5
Financial and insurance activities3
Mining and quarrying1
Accommodation and food service activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 2,256 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pound Park Nursery School
Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF
4out of 4 3,612 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Timbercroft Primary School
Timbercroft Lane , Plumstead SE18 2SG
3out of 4 291 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Greenslade Primary School
Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ
3out of 4 299 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rockliffe Manor Primary School
Bassant Road , SE18 2NP
3out of 4 601 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Plumcroft Primary School
Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW
3out of 4 924 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 1,075 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plumstead Manor School
Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF
3out of 4 713 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Falconwood
The Green , DA16 2PE
4out of 4 2,359 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Welling School
Elsa Road , DA16 1LB
2out of 4 2,368 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX
3out of 4 2,384 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH
3out of 4 2,633 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 1,854 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,565 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
1out of 4 4,263 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Dene School
Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD
3out of 4 610 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Waterside School
Robert Street , SE18 7NB
3out of 4 1,227 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 2,178 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 2,201 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sumus Woolwich
38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ
- not rated 2,237 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Slade Social Cafe342 Plumstead Common Road360 yd
Five Rivers Bar and Grill35 The Slade426 yd
Willow's DelishWillow Dene School Swingate Lane517 yd
Spice Island204 Plumstead Common Road694 yd
Thakali Catering and Restaurant204 Plumstead Common Road694 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Who'd A Thought It Public HouseThe Whoda Thought It, 7 Timbercroft Lane272 yd
Plumstead Common Working Mens ClubPlumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street308 yd
The Old MillThe Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road682 yd
The ShipThe Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road804 yd
The Plum Tree Beer Shop154 Plumstead Common Road876 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sing Wah72 Kirkham Street237 yd
Charcoal Grill4 The Slade322 yd
Yang's151 Swingate Lane455 yd
Blue Lagoon Trading Ltd149 Swingate Lane455 yd
Lane Kitchen155 Swingate Lane459 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Stores Limited141 - 145 Swingate Lane453 yd
Co-op Food196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road735 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Slade Hall
PENDRELL STREET
348 yd
Rose Cottage Playing Fields
Swingate Lane
grass pitches455 yd
Winns Common
Plumstead Common Road
grass pitches548 yd
Camdale Playing Fields
Camdale Road
grass pitches682 yd
Plumstead Manor School
OLD MILL ROAD
health and fitness suite738 yd
Shrewsbury Park (Closed)
Plum Lane
grass pitches873 yd
Swingate Playing Fields
Swingate Lane
grass pitches878 yd
Plumstead Common
Waverley Crescent
grass pitches, tennis courts932 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed123.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.