Plumstead Common Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3RE 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 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3AB, SE18 2SS, SE18 3AH, SE18 3HA, SE18 3EZ, SE18 7RS, SE18 7RL, SE18 3AF, SE18 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 3RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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% | 38.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 31.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 42.6% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 33.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around SE18 3RE this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 29.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 38.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 43.6% | 55.5% | 11.9% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 66.8% | 68.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 8.1% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 68.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 21.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 3.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumstead Common Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Plumstead Common average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88A Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-09-18 | £230,736 |
| 96 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-11-15 | £692,817 |
| 110 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-11-09 | £739,938 |
| 86 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2020-02-27 | £786,281 |
| 84 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2017-07-26 | £105 |
SE18 3RE 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 280 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 | 283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 606 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 | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,908 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 | 1,302 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 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,883 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 | 833 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 | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,286 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 | 210 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 390 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 409 yd | |
| Queens Diner | 11 Herbert Road | 423 yd | |
| Star of Spice Restaurant | 13 - 15 Herbert Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 243 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 243 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 254 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 205 Plumstead Common Road | 367 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 134 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 210 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 187A Plumstead Common Road | 317 yd | |
| Morley's | 191 Plumstead Common Road | 327 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 388 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 789 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 958 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.