Rideout Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5ET 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 Rideout Street, London, SE18 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5EU, SE18 5HF, SE18 5EL, SE18 5HB, SE18 5LW, SE18 5LE, SE18 5EJ, SE18 5SE, SE18 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 5ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.1% | 54.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 5ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 43.9% | 55.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 25.2% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 4.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 40.8% | 53.7% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 26.4% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.9% | 20.4% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 30.4% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 30.9% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 28.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 54.5% | 44.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 71.3% | 63% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 63% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 28.6% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 1.6% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rideout Street was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rideout Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 327th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Chatham House Rideout Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-06 | £230,234 |
| Flat 8 Chatham House Rideout Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2000-02-14 | £194,862 |
| Flat 8 Chatham House Rideout Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1999-01-12 | £141,509 |
| Flat 8 Chatham House Rideout Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,500 | 1997-04-22 | £173,832 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 5ET 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | - not rated | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 580 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 | 801 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 801 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,421 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 | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,421 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 | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holborn College Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's / Taste N Eat | 23 Frances Street | 191 yd | |
| Hachi Sushi & Grill | 15 Frances Street | 213 yd | |
| Cafe Restaurant Varna | 2 Kingsman Parade | 463 yd | |
| Roots | 39 Artillery Place | 500 yd | |
| Deeper Life Bible Church Open Arms | St Mary Magdalene Church St Mary Magdalene Crescent | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 509 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 594 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 799 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 943 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim’s Fish Bar | 5 Frances Street | 246 yd | |
| Kebab ye | 3 Frances Street | 250 yd | |
| Brown Shuga Dumplin | 56 Hillreach | 380 yd | |
| Luv Jerk | 56 Hillreach | 380 yd | |
| Mimi's Kitchen | 132 Woolwich Church Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 865 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 911 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 970 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 984 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 637 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Charlton Park Academy CHARLTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.