Belford Grove is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5DB 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 Belford Grove, London, SE18 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6QF, SE18 5BE, SE18 5RL, SE18 5RN, SE18 5DE, SE18 5DP, SE18 5TY, SE18 5TQ, SE18 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 5DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 44.7% | 52.2% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 47.8% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 5DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 51% | 54.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 30.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 60.6% | 62.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 27.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 10.9% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 42.2% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 13.8% | 5.4% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 28.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 37.9% | 40.8% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 48.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 16% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 26.4% | 18.5% | -7.9% | 2.7% | 15.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 48.2% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 24.8% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 4.3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belford Grove was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Belford Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 310th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Belford Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-12-06 | £500,853 |
| 21 Belford Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2014-08-07 | £424,067 |
| 17 Belford Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2014-02-25 | £412,604 |
| 23 Belford Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £217,750 | 2013-12-23 | £383,086 |
| 31 Belford Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2012-06-08 | £366,738 |
SE18 5DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 5DB 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,814 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 | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,123 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,347 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 2,724 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 | 1,907 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 5,338 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 566 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 | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 39 Artillery Place | 89 yd | |
| Hachi Sushi & Grill | 15 Frances Street | 335 yd | |
| Morley's / Taste N Eat | 23 Frances Street | 343 yd | |
| Kaabo Lounge | Unit 5, The Vista Building, 25 Calderwood Street | 372 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 5 Old Stable Row | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 247 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 529 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 534 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Anglesea Arms, 91 Woolwich New Road | 538 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab ye | 3 Frances Street | 317 yd | |
| Jim’s Fish Bar | 5 Frances Street | 318 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! (Inside Tesco Extra) | 13 Old Stable Row | 385 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 - 11 Old Stable Row | 385 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Old Stable Row | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 476 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 518 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 580 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 601 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 838 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 | 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.