Woodrow is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5DH 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 Woodrow, London, SE18 5DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5HN, SE18 5HS, SE18 5JL, SE18 5HD, SE18 4AL, SE7 8HD, SE18 5HW, SE7 8BT, SE18 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 5DH is primarily male, with 53.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 46.8% | 59.1% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 30.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 49.3% | 53.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5DH this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 59.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 68.7% | 64.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 75.8% | 63.9% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 63.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 1.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodrow was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlton Village & Riverside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 65 Woodrow, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-27 | £249,494 |
| Flat 5 65 Woodrow, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-12-16 | £276,944 |
| 71 Woodrow, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-06-07 | £633,574 |
| Flat 12 65 Woodrow, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-11 | £246,747 |
| Flat 14 65 Woodrow, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-05 | £261,123 |
SE18 5DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 858 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,173 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 | 1,832 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,991 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 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,058 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's / Taste N Eat | 23 Frances Street | 310 yd | |
| Hachi Sushi & Grill | 15 Frances Street | 314 yd | |
| Roots | 39 Artillery Place | 610 yd | |
| Cafe Restaurant Varna | 2 Kingsman Parade | 697 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 827 Woolwich Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 742 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 790 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 54 Charlton Lane | 952 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Shuga Dumplin | 56 Hillreach | 145 yd | |
| Luv Jerk | 56 Hillreach | 145 yd | |
| Jim’s Fish Bar | 5 Frances Street | 332 yd | |
| Kebab ye | 3 Frances Street | 333 yd | |
| Mimi's Kitchen | 132 Woolwich Church Street | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 849 yd | |
| Charlton Park Charlton Road | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Meridian Sports And Social Club Ltd CHARLTON PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.