Harlinger Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 5ST is located in the Woolwich Dockyard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 5SZ, SE18 5SW, SE18 5QU, SE18 5QY, SE18 5SS, SE18 5QT, SE18 5QX, SE18 5SR, SE18 5SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 5ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 40.5% | 49.4% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 59.5% | 50.6% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 53.1% | 49.5% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 58.1% | 63.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 5.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 63.5% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 13% | 4.2% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 25.6% | 24% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 51.1% | 38.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 37% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 26.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 24.2% | 12.9% | -11.3% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 12% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% 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 | 37% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 24.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 22.5% | 11.6% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 8.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harlinger Street 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Crales House Harlinger Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-12 | £300,000 |
| Flat 28 Crales House Harlinger Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-04 | £282,230 |
| Flat 3 Crales House Harlinger Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-09-07 | £245,200 |
| Flat 15 Crales House Harlinger Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-09-23 | £227,751 |
| Flat 4 Crales House Harlinger Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-04-22 | £274,715 |
SE18 5ST area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,969 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 | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Primary School Thorntree Road , SE7 8AE | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,033 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 2,853 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,470 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 | 4,622 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,176 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 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Cafe | 827 Woolwich Road | 456 yd | |
| Rosielees | The Reach Climbing Wall Unit 6, Mellish Industrial Estate Harrington Way | 459 yd | |
| Cafe Restaurant Varna | 2 Kingsman Parade | 534 yd | |
| the chef house kitchen | 19 Bowater Road | 575 yd | |
| Deeper Life Bible Church Open Arms | St Mary Magdalene Church St Mary Magdalene Crescent | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 504 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 927 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 962 yd | |
| Henley Arms | The Henley Arms, 268 Albert Road | 984 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 14 Constance Street, North Woolwich | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's Ruston Road | 261 yd | |
| Mimi's Kitchen | 132 Woolwich Church Street | 354 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 4 Kingsman Parade | 530 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | The Victoria, 757 Woolwich Road | 868 yd | |
| The Girl Of Sandwiches | 11 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 273 yd | |
| Maryon Park Maryon Road | tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 984 yd | |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.