Aberford Gardens is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 4NZ is located in the Charlton Hornfair electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eltham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aberford Gardens, London, SE18 4NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 4PA, SE18 4PB, SE18 4LS, SE18 4PE, SE18 4GE, SE18 4GH, SE18 4PD, SE18 4GG, SE18 4GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 4NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 46.6% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 32.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 12.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 35.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.4% | 38.2% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Other | 2% | 12.6% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 69.6% | 61.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 19.5% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 62.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 23.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 4.8% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberford Gardens was 169.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.0% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aberford Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Charlton Hornfair and the 166th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aberford Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-06-27 | £340,387 |
| 3 Aberford Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2021-12-15 | £380,499 |
| 9 Aberford Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-03-18 | £421,929 |
| 2 Aberford Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2018-03-28 | £399,828 |
| 8 Aberford Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2018-01-16 | £374,767 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 4NZ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke Park Primary School 202a Holburne Road , SE3 8JG | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henwick Primary School Henwick Road , Eltham SE9 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,507 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,681 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 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit Newhaven Gardens , Eltham SE9 6HR | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Steiner School Woodlands , 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Plate Cafe | 170 Shooters Hill Road | 810 yd | |
| Charlton Lido & Leisure Club | Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | 909 yd | |
| Greenwich Carers Centre | The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road | 947 yd | |
| Frilly’s at The Mulberry Tea Room | Mulberry Tea Rooms, Charlton House Charlton Road | 976 yd | |
| Cafe Eltham | 377 Well Hall Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse (Fox Under the Hill) | Fox Under The Hill, 286 Shooters Hill Road | 363 yd | |
| Meridian Sports & Social Club | Meridian Sports Club Charlton Park Lane | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing | 109 Whetstone Road | 565 yd | |
| Sunset Chicken | 202 Shooters Hill Road | 699 yd | |
| Great Wall | 188 Shooters Hill Road | 747 yd | |
| Seabream Fish Bar | 186 Shooters Hill Road | 753 yd | |
| KVP pizza and grill | 371 Well Hall Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 386 Shooters Hill Road | 248 yd | |
| Co- Op Late Shop | 196 - 200 Shooters Hill Road | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hornfair Park Shooters Hill Road | cycling, grass pitches | 216 yd |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Charlton Lido And Lifestyle Club HORNFAIR PARK HORNFAIR PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| The Halley Academy CORELLI ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Royal Herbert Leisure Club 1a 1a Gilbert Close | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Samuel Montague Youth Centre BROAD WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Old Shootershillian Sports And Social Club 123A 123A MAYDAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.