Overview of SE18 6AY

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Beresford Square is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6AY is located in the Woolwich Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6BA, SE18 6EX, SE18 6EU, SE18 6JY, SE18 6LF, SE18 6FL, SE18 6AG, SE18 7BZ, SE18 6FN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 6AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.8%51.3%4.5% 51.0% 0.3%
Male53.2%48.8%-4.4% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

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 6AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single53.8%55.6%1.8% 37.9% 17.7%
Married: Opposite sex33.3%31.9%-1.4% 44.2% -12.3%
Married: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated5.1%2%-3.1% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced6%7.4%1.4% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed1.7%1.1%-0.6% 6.1% -5.0%

Health

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 (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.2%61.3%8.1% 48.4% 12.9%
Good health33.8%29.9%-3.9% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health10.1%5.3%-4.8% 12.7% -7.4%
Bad health2.9%3.5%0.6% 4.0% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 63.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.1%11.1%0.0% 18.2% -7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.8%4.8%-8.0% 9.6% -4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12%3.4%-8.6% 13.4% -10.0%
Apprenticeship0.9%2.8%1.9% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.8%11.1%4.3% 16.9% -5.8%
Degree or Similar44.4%63.9%19.5% 33.8% 30.1%
Other12%2.8%-9.2% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese7.2%8.9%1.7% 0.7% 8.2%
Indian5.8%3.3%-2.5% 3.1% 0.2%
Pakistani1.4%2.5%1.1% 2.7% -0.2%
Other Asian5%5.3%0.3% 1.6% 3.7%
Black African19.4%15.2%-4.2% 2.5% 12.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%1.8%1.1% 1.0% 0.8%
Other Black0%0.8%0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%1.3%-0.9% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African1.4%2.3%0.9% 0.4% 1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%1%0.3% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other2.9%2.3%-0.6% 0.8% 1.5%
White48.9%52%3.1% 81.4% -29.4%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Other4.3%2.3%-2.0% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom49.6%42.8%-6.8% 83.2% -40.4%
European Union14.4%19%4.6% 6.1% 12.9%
Rest of Europe2.9%5.3%2.4% 0.8% 4.5%
Africa12.2%10.9%-1.3% 2.7% 8.2%
Middle East and Asia18%14.4%-3.6% 5.6% 8.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%7.1%5.7% 1.3% 5.8%
Oceania1.4%0.5%-0.9% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK46%42.6%-3.4% 83.2% -40.6%
10+ Years13.7%21.2%7.5% 9.8% 11.4%
5-10 Years14.4%16.4%2.0% 2.9% 13.5%
2-5 Years8.6%9.3%0.7% 2.2% 7.1%
Less than 2 years17.3%10.6%-6.7% 1.9% 8.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.4% 76.7% -23.3%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Italy3.8% 0.6% 3.2%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania4.1% 0.3% 3.8%
Poland2.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Romania4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Other EU countries4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
Turkey0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Central and Western Africa4.1% 0.3% 3.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia2% 0.3% 1.7%
Southern Asia3.8% 1.2% 2.6%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America4.1% 0.2% 3.9%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.5% 37.2% -2.7%
Christian41.3% 46.2% -4.9%
Buddhist6% 0.5% 5.5%
Hindu3.8% 1.7% 2.1%
Muslim6.5% 6.5% 0.0%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Beresford Square Street dangerous?

In 2023, 3358 crimes were reported near Beresford Square . It is one of the most dangerous streets in the UK (less than 1% streets have more crimes reported). This street can be considered very dangerous. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of SE18 6AY. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for SE18 6AY.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.



More Crime Statistics for Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£56,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SE18 6AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beresford Square are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Greenwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE18 6AY

Average Price
£743,958
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£750,766
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£730,342

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beresford Square

Average Price
£662,221
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beresford SquareStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
Ordnance Arms Beresford Square, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£716,0002022-12-13 £730,342
17 Beresford Square, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£92,5001997-05-30 £616,693
15 Beresford Square, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0001996-04-16 £884,839

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee185
Self-Employed36
Part-Time Employee26
Unemployed26
Looking after home or family22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)18
Long-Term Sick or disabled13
Student (economically inactive)12
Other8
Retired6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Financial and insurance activities13
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Construction9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Education6
Other5
Administrative and support service activities5
Human health and social work activities3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

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 2,066 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 3,415 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Sophia Road , E16 3PB
3out of 4 4,189 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oliver Thomas Nursery School
Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU
3out of 4 4,518 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Robert Owen Nursery School
43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA
4out of 4 4,677 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Crescent Road , SE18 7BN
4out of 4 516 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Mulgrave Primary School
Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL
3out of 4 617 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Foxfield Primary School
Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX
4out of 4 741 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Nightingale Primary School
Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ
3out of 4 1,016 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Cardwell Primary School
118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP
4out of 4 1,134 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plumstead Manor School
Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF
3out of 4 1,612 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Royal Greenwich Trust School
765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ
2out of 4 1,764 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
London Design and Engineering UTC
15 University Way , E16 2RD
2out of 4 1,996 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH
3out of 4 2,616 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX
3out of 4 2,864 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,197 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG
- not rated 4,708 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newham College of Further Education
East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER
- not rated 5,009 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 5,127 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

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 4 506 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Langdon Academy
Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS
3out of 4 4,967 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
1out of 4 5,040 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Right Choice Independent Special School
First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB
- not rated 64 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Greenwich Engineering and Medical School
31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU
- not rated 209 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 212 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sumus Woolwich
38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ
- not rated 284 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Waterside School
Robert Street , SE18 7NB
3out of 4 1,154 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Akita Coffee13 Beresford Square26 yd
All Tribe Restaurant13 Beresford Square26 yd
Admiral CasinoGround Floor Shop, Denning House, 2A - 2B Woolwich New Road36 yd
Arsenal Gate Cafe2 Plumstead Road50 yd
Tai Tip MeinShop, 7 Woolwich New Road53 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Old Gunpit18 Beresford Square20 yd
Elephant and CastleElephant And Castle, 18 Greens End50 yd
Bull TavernThe Bull, 14 Vincent Road157 yd
The Guard HouseThe Guardhouse No 1 Street216 yd
Dial ArchDial Arch No 1 Street216 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Anell Foods1B Woolwich New Road33 yd
Greggs6 Powis Street90 yd
Sam's Chicken9 Plumstead Road112 yd
Home Kitchen & Burger Box13 - 15 Spray Street122 yd
Tasty African Restaurant16 Plumstead Road159 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Classic Sea Food10 Greens End157 yd
Sainsbury's10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road198 yd
Tesco10 Major Draper Street238 yd
Iceland Food Limited88 - 104 Powis Street363 yd
Sainsbury's25 Calderwood Street367 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Better Gym Woolwich
MACBEAN STREET
health and fitness suite371 yd
Waterfront Leisure Centre
WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool603 yd
Glyndon Community Centre
RAGLAN ROAD
health and fitness suite813 yd
Royal Artillery Barracks
FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts1,070 yd
Royal Victoria Gardens
ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD
tennis courts1,074 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.