Plumstead Common Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2UJ is located in the Plumstead Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 7RX, SE18 2UL, SE18 7RU, SE18 7RT, SE18 2UQ, SE18 2TY, SE18 2RS, SE18 2TU, SE18 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 2UJ 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 | 44.6% | 51.1% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.9% | -6.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 39.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 12.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 45.7% | 42.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 23% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 46.6% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 52.5% | 44.1% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 61.3% | 55.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 54.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 29.3% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 3.4% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumstead Common Road was 168.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumstead Common Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 175th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2024-01-15 | £412,908 |
| 201 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-07-13 | £373,913 |
| 183 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2013-01-04 | £393,336 |
| 185 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2012-03-23 | £442,286 |
| 181 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2010-03-26 | £503,741 |
SE18 2UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenslade Primary School Erindale , Plumstead Common SE18 2QQ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Junior School Rectory Place , SE18 7QA | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Junior School Brewery Road , SE18 7PX | - not rated | 640 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 | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,562 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 | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,514 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 | 436 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhill Centre Plumstead Common Road , SE18 3AT | - not rated | 575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 154 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 154 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 336 yd | |
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 516 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 25 Waverley Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 58 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 66 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 78 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 78 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 7 yd | |
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 17 yd | |
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 175 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 335 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 116 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 504 yd | |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 1,041 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 | 78.3% |
| 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 | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.