Charles Grinling Walk is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5BD 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 Charles Grinling Walk, London, SE18 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5BY, SE18 6QQ, SE18 6QD, SE18 5DE, SE18 5BE, SE18 5RR, SE18 5RS, SE18 6QL, SE18 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 5BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 52.8% | 54.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 44.6% | 51.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 36.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 35.3% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 24.3% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 36.7% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 12.4% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 16.3% |
| Black African | 23.6% | 27.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 25.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 38.5% | 29% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 62.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 62.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 32.2% | 29.4% | 9.8% | 22.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 1.2% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Grinling Walk was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Grinling Walk has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 243rd highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Charles Grinling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-05-19 | £318,438 |
| 11 Charles Grinling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-11-30 | £314,837 |
| 41 Charles Grinling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-04-27 | £328,027 |
| 5 Charles Grinling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-03-22 | £322,666 |
| 11 Charles Grinling Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-28 | £222,443 |
SE18 5BD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 5BD 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,124 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,100 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,000 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 | 5,133 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 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,093 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 | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 428 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 | 493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaabo Lounge | Unit 5, The Vista Building, 25 Calderwood Street | 198 yd | |
| little kathmandu kitchen | 24 Calderwood Street | 282 yd | |
| Hitachi Sushi | Unit 1, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| Chop spot cafe | Unit 2, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| Inbetween Fusion Burgers | Unit 13, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 57 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 308 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 404 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 406 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| presotea | Unit 8, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| Himalayan Dumpling | Unit 15, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| P’s Place | Unit 3, 125 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| Mamalicious Roti Queen | Unit 10, 125 Powis Street | 305 yd | |
| Subway | Shop 2, 112 Powis Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 288 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 293 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 374 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 382 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 754 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.