Kingside is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5BX is located in the Woolwich Dockyard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingside, London, SE18 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5QY, SE18 5NS, SE18 5QX, SE18 5QU, SE18 5PB, SE18 5SZ, SE18 5HR, SE18 5QT, SE18 5NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 5BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 31.9% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 53.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 32% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23% | 17.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 40.2% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 26.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 34.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 46.2% | 35.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -45.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 65.6% | 58.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 19.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 58.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 28.8% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 1.7% | -18.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingside was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingside has the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 358th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kingside, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2018-12-20 | £1,042,467 |
| 7 Kingside, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2015-07-27 | £1,424,497 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 5BX 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | - not rated | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Charlton Primary School 775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE | - not rated | 572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 372 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,739 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 | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Cafe | 827 Woolwich Road | 357 yd | |
| Cafe Restaurant Varna | 2 Kingsman Parade | 469 yd | |
| Rosielees | The Reach Climbing Wall Unit 6, Mellish Industrial Estate Harrington Way | 477 yd | |
| the chef house kitchen | 19 Bowater Road | 566 yd | |
| Morley's / Taste N Eat | 23 Frances Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 460 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 886 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 917 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 943 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's Ruston Road | 146 yd | |
| Mimi's Kitchen | 132 Woolwich Church Street | 179 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 4 Kingsman Parade | 467 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | The Victoria, 757 Woolwich Road | 752 yd | |
| Jim’s Fish Bar | 5 Frances Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 305 yd | |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.