Cantwell Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3LP 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 Cantwell Road, London, SE18 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3NZ, SE18 3QJ, SE18 3LN, SE18 3PG, SE18 3QL, SE18 3LW, SE18 3PP, SE18 3NR, SE18 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 48.6% | 52.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 34.6% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 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 | 51.1% | 56.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 25.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 14.1% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 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 | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 47.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 29.9% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 27.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.4% | 43.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -38.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 67.5% | 55.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 55.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 29% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 4.8% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cantwell Road was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cantwell Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 188th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Cantwell House Cantwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-10-19 | £270,071 |
| Flat 1 Cantwell House Cantwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-01-25 | £261,761 |
| Flat 1 Cantwell House Cantwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,995 | 2002-09-03 | £288,919 |
| Flat 7 Cantwell House Cantwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,995 | 2001-10-04 | £257,003 |
| Flat 1 Cantwell House Cantwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,500 | 1998-07-17 | £207,297 |
SE18 3LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3LP 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,343 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 | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 685 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 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,381 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 | 1,400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIZZERIA TOLEDO LTD | Lord Herbert, 47 Herbert Road | 195 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 52 Herbert Road | 279 yd | |
| Sabeste Coffee Shop | 44 Herbert Road | 303 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Woolwich | 40 - 42 Herbert Road | 318 yd | |
| Star of Spice Restaurant | 13 - 15 Herbert Road | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 531 yd | |
| Woolwich & Plumstead BC | Woolwich And Plumstead Bowling Club Foxcroft Road | 808 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 828 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 828 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd | Shooters Hill Golf Club Eaglesfield Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 227 yd | |
| Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 246 yd | |
| Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 266 yd | |
| Super Fry Fish Bar | 27A Herbert Road | 318 yd | |
| Ruchita | 17B Herbert Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 643 yd | |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd EAGLESFIELD ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.