Shooters Hill is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 3RT 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 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 3RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 42.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 46.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 35.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 15.9% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 47.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 73.8% | 67.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 82.6% | 72.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 73.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 17.8% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 4.2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shooters Hill was 192.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.5% higher than the Plumstead Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shooters Hill has the 11th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Plumstead Common and the 135th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Shooters Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2007-02-20 | £781,609 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
SE18 3RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | - not rated | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Shooters Hill , SE18 3RS | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Junior School Rochester Way , Eltham SE9 1RD | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Infant School Rochester Way , Eltham SE9 1RD | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 960 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,810 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 | 3,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Education 124-126 Broadwalk , Kidbrooke SE3 8ND | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briset Centre Briset School , Briset SE9 6HN | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Social Arts for Education 253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wize Up 579 Westhorne Avenue , Eltham SE9 6DN | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severndroog Castle | Castle Wood, Severndroog Castle Shooters Hill | 2 yd | |
| Oxleas Wood Cafe | Oxleas Woods Cafe Crown Woods Lane | 566 yd | |
| Shree Panch | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 607 yd | |
| Roca Mangal | 31 Shooters Hill | 608 yd | |
| New Tung Kong | 432 Well Hall Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 607 yd | |
| The Bull Hotel | The Bull, 151 Shooters Hill | 825 yd | |
| Woolwich & Plumstead BC | Woolwich And Plumstead Bowling Club Foxcroft Road | 963 yd | |
| The Long Pond | 110 Westmount Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVP pizza and grill | 371 Well Hall Road | 664 yd | |
| Meru | 25 Shrewsbury Lane | 755 yd | |
| Power Crust Pizza | The Bull, 151 Shooters Hill | 825 yd | |
| The Curry Garden | 144 Westmount Road | 897 yd | |
| Bella Napoli/ Rooster/ Mac J/ Spag B/ YouV/ Chihuahua T | 122 Westmount Road | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Herbert Leisure Club 1a 1a Gilbert Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 958 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.