Woolwich Common is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 4HS is located in the Woolwich Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolwich Common, London, SE18 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 4HS, SE18 3SG, SE18 4DD, SE18 4DT, SE18 4DL, SE18 3SP, SE18 4DS, SE18 3TA, SE18 4ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 4HS is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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) | |
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Female | 48% | 46.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
Male | 52% | 53.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 4HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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) | |
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Single | 42.4% | 49.3% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 25.4% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
Separated | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
Divorced | 7.9% | 14.9% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
Widowed | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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) | |
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Very good health | 47.6% | 47.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
Good health | 27.9% | 29.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
Bad health | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
Very bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 4HS this area, 35.8% 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) | |
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No qualifications | 31.5% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 33.6% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
Other | 10.3% | 0% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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) | |
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Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
Chinese | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
Other Asian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
Black African | 30.1% | 27.8% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 25.3% |
Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
Other Black | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
White | 53.3% | 51.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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) | |
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United Kingdom | 66.4% | 66.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
European Union | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Africa | 22.7% | 19% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
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Born in the UK | 64.6% | 67.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
10+ Years | 4.8% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
2-5 Years | 12.2% | 3.7% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 4.3% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
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United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
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No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
In 2023, 642 crimes were reported
near Woolwich Common .
16% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SE18 4HS. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for SE18 4HS.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
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Flat 5 Wordsworth House, 6 Woolwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-04-08 | £201,969 |
Flat 39 Wordsworth House, 6 Woolwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-05-17 | £188,555 |
Flat 39 Wordsworth House, 6 Woolwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2011-05-25 | £162,815 |
Flat 26 Wordsworth House, 6 Woolwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-07-01 | £265,751 |
SE18 4HS area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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.
Full-Time Employee | 32 |
Looking after home or family | 20 |
Retired | 16 |
Part-Time Employee | 14 |
Unemployed | 14 |
Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
Self-Employed | 10 |
Other | 6 |
Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
Human health and social work activities | 18 |
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
Construction | 8 |
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
Education | 6 |
Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
Transport and storage | 2 |
Other | 1 |
Information and communication | 1 |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,296 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 | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,580 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 |
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Lalu Catering | 7 Leslie Smith Square | 223 yd | |
PIZZERIA TOLEDO LTD | Lord Herbert, 47 Herbert Road | 681 yd | |
Tasty African Food | 52 Herbert Road | 702 yd | |
Sabeste Coffee Shop | 44 Herbert Road | 711 yd | |
Fireaway Pizza Woolwich | 40 - 42 Herbert Road | 719 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 806 yd | |
The Red Lion | Red Lion, 6 Red Lion Place | 1,063 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Delight kebab and pizza | 64 Herbert Road | 680 yd | |
Gold Dragon | 56 Herbert Road | 694 yd | |
Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill | 41 Herbert Road | 711 yd | |
Super Fry Fish Bar | 27A Herbert Road | 734 yd | |
Zenith Fried Chicken | 23 Herbert Road | 752 yd |
Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
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Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 590 yd |
Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College RED LION LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 749 yd |
Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.