Kirk Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3AB 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 Kirk Lane, London, SE18 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3AH, SE18 3RE, SE18 3AF, SE18 3HA, SE18 3AE, SE18 2SS, SE18 3AD, SE18 7RS, SE18 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 3AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 53.6% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.4% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 39.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 48.3% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 55.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 47.2% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 54.8% | 54.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 75% | 67.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 67.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirk Lane was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirk Lane has the 35th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 346th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Kirk Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2018-10-02 | £634,910 |
| 26 Kirk Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-01-12 | £636,521 |
| 26 Kirk Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2006-06-29 | £572,982 |
| 26 Kirk Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-11-21 | £539,234 |
| 26 Kirk Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2001-06-08 | £369,862 |
SE18 3AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 3AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 667 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 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,291 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 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 846 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 | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 284 yd | |
| Spice Island | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 391 yd | |
| Thakali Catering and Restaurant | 204 Plumstead Common Road | 391 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 460 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 184 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 184 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 196 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 316 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 93 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 265 yd | |
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 275 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 284 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 361 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 716 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 909 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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.