Plumstead Common Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 2UQ 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 2UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 2UL, SE18 7RX, SE18 7RU, SE18 7RS, SE18 3AH, SE18 2UJ, SE18 2SS, SE18 3AF, SE18 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 2UQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Flat 135 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-03-25 | £194,380 |
| Top Floor Flat 135 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-03-01 | £253,802 |
| 159 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-01-08 | £436,704 |
| 151 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-28 | £371,875 |
| 131 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-05-21 | £417,714 |
SE18 2UQ 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 | 1,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,211 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 | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Junior School Rectory Place , SE18 7QA | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,485 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 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhill Centre Plumstead Common Road , SE18 3AT | - not rated | 469 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 525 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 776 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,339 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 | 256 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 256 yd | |
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 409 yd | |
| The Plumstead Pantry | 16 Warwick Terrace | 437 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 55 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 55 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 62 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 164 yd | |
| The Old Mill | The Old Mill, 1 Old Mill Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 69 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 114 yd | |
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 124 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 409 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 15 Warwick Terrace | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 221 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 224 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 601 yd | |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 1,007 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.