Occupation Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3JH is located in the Shooters Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Occupation Lane, London, SE18 3JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3JQ, SE18 3NA, SE18 3JJ, SE18 3JW, SE18 3NG, SE18 3JL, SE18 3NB, SE18 3LD, SE18 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 3JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 48.2% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.8% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 38.6% | 47.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 28.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 14.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 47.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 14.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 40.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 73.2% | 63.9% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 81.2% | 70.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 11.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 70.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 19.6% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 3.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Occupation Lane was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Occupation Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 80th 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 been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Occupation Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-12 | £243,090 |
| 2 Occupation Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-07-10 | £487,461 |
| 11 Occupation Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2004-06-24 | £526,551 |
| The Sycamores Occupation Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2004-02-27 | £469,307 |
| The Sycamores Occupation Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 1997-10-31 | £621,115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Shooters Hill , SE18 3RS | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stationers' Crown Woods Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 285 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,985 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 | 2,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma's Pantry @ Shrewsbury House | Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 374 yd | |
| Oxleas Wood Cafe | Oxleas Woods Cafe Crown Woods Lane | 637 yd | |
| Shree Panch | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 659 yd | |
| Roca Mangal | 31 Shooters Hill | 731 yd | |
| PIZZERIA TOLEDO LTD | Lord Herbert, 47 Herbert Road | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich & Plumstead BC | Woolwich And Plumstead Bowling Club Foxcroft Road | 227 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd | Shooters Hill Golf Club Eaglesfield Road | 417 yd | |
| The Bull Hotel | The Bull, 151 Shooters Hill | 544 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meru | 25 Shrewsbury Lane | 312 yd | |
| Power Crust Pizza | The Bull, 151 Shooters Hill | 544 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 830 yd | |
| Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 854 yd | |
| Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 371 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd EAGLESFIELD ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 882 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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.