Artillery Place is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 4AB is located in the Woolwich Dockyard 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 Artillery Place, London, SE18 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5DN, SE18 5EF, SE18 5SG, SE18 4BS, SE18 5RL, SE18 5RN, SE18 5DB, SE18 4AJ, SE18 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 44.8% | 48.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 55.2% | 51.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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 | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 54.3% | 60.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 17.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 44.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 24.3% | 27.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 24.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 44.5% | 38.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 45.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 45.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 24.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 13.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 5.4% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Artillery Place was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Artillery Place has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 317th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 33 Brixham Building, 8 Artillery Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-01 | £408,926 |
| 37 Artillery Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £518,000 | 2020-04-17 | £568,795 |
| Flat 19 Brixham Building, 8 Artillery Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2020-03-16 | £312,560 |
| Flat 24 Brixham Building, 8 Artillery Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2019-11-27 | £127,509 |
| Flat 30 Brixham Building, 8 Artillery Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-08-30 | £145,728 |
SE18 4AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4AB 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,506 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,841 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 785 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 | 800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachi Sushi & Grill | 15 Frances Street | 138 yd | |
| Morley's / Taste N Eat | 23 Frances Street | 156 yd | |
| Roots | 39 Artillery Place | 171 yd | |
| Cafe Restaurant Varna | 2 Kingsman Parade | 581 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 5 Old Stable Row | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 424 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 631 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 699 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Anglesea Arms, 91 Woolwich New Road | 740 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab ye | 3 Frances Street | 108 yd | |
| Jim’s Fish Bar | 5 Frances Street | 110 yd | |
| Brown Shuga Dumplin | 56 Hillreach | 543 yd | |
| Luv Jerk | 56 Hillreach | 543 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 4 Kingsman Parade | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 693 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 714 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 792 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 805 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 837 yd | |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 901 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 | 73.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.