Ritter Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 4DU is located in the Woolwich 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 Ritter Street, London, SE18 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 3SL, SE18 4DQ, SE18 4DG, SE18 4EJ, SE18 4ET, SE18 3PX, SE18 4DT, SE18 4DL, SE18 3SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 4DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 57.1% | 48.8% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 42.9% | 51.2% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 45.2% | 52.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 30.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 60.5% | 55.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 26.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 30.1% | 12.9% | -17.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 27.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 30.7% | 48% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 45.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 19.2% | 3.2% | -16.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 28.8% | 25.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 66.4% | 61.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 61.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 31.7% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 0.3% | -22.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ritter Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shooters Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Ritter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-05-06 | £449,605 |
| 52 Ritter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-10 | £461,229 |
| 43 Ritter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-02-26 | £427,190 |
| 60 Ritter Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2003-12-08 | £472,626 |
SE18 4DU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 4DU 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 | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Junior School Whitworth Road , SE18 3SX | - not rated | 83 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Infant School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | - not rated | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 370 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 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,905 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 | 678 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,334 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 | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,130 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 | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalu Catering | 7 Leslie Smith Square | 180 yd | |
| PIZZERIA TOLEDO LTD | Lord Herbert, 47 Herbert Road | 438 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 52 Herbert Road | 470 yd | |
| Sabeste Coffee Shop | 44 Herbert Road | 483 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Woolwich | 40 - 42 Herbert Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 620 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 1,046 yd | |
| Woolwich & Plumstead BC | Woolwich And Plumstead Bowling Club Foxcroft Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 444 yd | |
| Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 460 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 470 yd | |
| Super Fry Fish Bar | 27A Herbert Road | 506 yd | |
| Zenith Fried Chicken | 23 Herbert Road | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 992 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.