Fennel Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 4EJ 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 Fennel Street, London, SE18 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 4DG, SE18 3SL, SE18 4EL, SE18 4DU, SE18 4DQ, SE18 4HN, SE18 4ET, SE18 3SJ, SE18 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 4EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 49.7% | 54.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 31.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 56.9% | 45.4% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 37.5% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4EJ this area, 31.3% 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 | 28.7% | 31.3% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 11% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 31% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 8% | 1.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Black African | 30.7% | 27% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 24.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 31.9% | 32.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 61.8% | 59.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 16.2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 59.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 0.9% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fennel Street was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Shooters Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fennel Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Shooters Hill and the 372nd highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fennel Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-18 | £415,465 |
| 10 Fennel Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2021-09-24 | £403,153 |
| 9 Fennel Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-03-27 | £317,670 |
| 5 Fennel Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2004-09-07 | £430,472 |
| 9 Fennel Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2004-01-26 | £347,043 |
SE18 4EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 4EJ 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumcroft Primary School Plum Lane , Plumstead SE18 3HW | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Free schools | 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 | 823 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,326 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 | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,174 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 | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalu Catering | 7 Leslie Smith Square | 146 yd | |
| PIZZERIA TOLEDO LTD | Lord Herbert, 47 Herbert Road | 378 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 52 Herbert Road | 396 yd | |
| Sabeste Coffee Shop | 44 Herbert Road | 405 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Woolwich | 40 - 42 Herbert Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 523 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 158 Burrage Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 374 yd | |
| Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 387 yd | |
| Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 405 yd | |
| Super Fry Fish Bar | 27A Herbert Road | 428 yd | |
| Zenith Fried Chicken | 23 Herbert Road | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 1,014 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.