Eglinton Hill is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3NZ 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 Eglinton Hill, London, SE18 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3LP, SE18 3QJ, SE18 3PG, SE18 3PA, SE18 3PF, SE18 3NY, SE18 3ER, SE18 3ES, SE18 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 3NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.5% | 47.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 43.3% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 41.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.6% | 52.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 6.4% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 47.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 17.2% | 12.9% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 59.8% | 65.2% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 73.3% | 65.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 72.1% | 64.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 20% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 8.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eglinton Hill was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eglinton Hill has the 35th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 342nd lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Eglinton Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2026-02-24 | £562,500 |
| 43 Eglinton Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-06-20 | £561,208 |
| 37 Eglinton Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2012-03-02 | £651,677 |
| 43 Eglinton Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2007-10-12 | £598,261 |
| First Floor Flat 35, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-12-12 | £172,311 |
SE18 3NZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Infant School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | 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 | 735 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 1,715 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 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 5,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,482 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 | 200 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 52 Herbert Road | 282 yd | |
| Sabeste Coffee Shop | 44 Herbert Road | 305 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Woolwich | 40 - 42 Herbert Road | 320 yd | |
| Star of Spice Restaurant | 13 - 15 Herbert Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 533 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 774 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 774 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 786 yd | |
| Woolwich & Plumstead BC | Woolwich And Plumstead Bowling Club Foxcroft Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 225 yd | |
| Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 253 yd | |
| Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 270 yd | |
| Super Fry Fish Bar | 27A Herbert Road | 316 yd | |
| Ruchita | 17B Herbert Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 603 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Shooters Hill Golf Club Ltd EAGLESFIELD ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 84.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.