Calderwood Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6JG is located in the Woolwich Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calderwood Street, London, SE18 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6JG, SE18 6JH, SE18 6JX, SE18 6JQ, SE18 6QW, SE18 6FU, SE18 6LN, SE18 6JT, SE18 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 6JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.8% | 51.7% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 57.2% | 48.3% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 6JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 56.7% | 46.5% | -10.2% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 41.1% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 48.2% | 58% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 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.
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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 55.1% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.6% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 10.6% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 34.3% | 18% | -16.3% | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 1.1% | -7.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 36.7% | 39.7% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 25.7% 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 | 40.4% | 25.7% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -57.5% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 24.7% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 33.1% | 15.8% | -17.3% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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 | 39.2% | 25.8% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -57.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 24.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 15.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.8% | 76.7% | -46.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calderwood Street was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calderwood Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 230th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 414 The Vista Building, 30 Calderwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2025-01-31 | £156,613 |
| Flat 508 The Vista Building, 30 Calderwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-08 | £193,224 |
| Flat 612 The Vista Building, 30 Calderwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-07-02 | £194,238 |
| Flat 605 The Vista Building, 30 Calderwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-11 | £153,618 |
| Flat 627 The Vista Building, 30 Calderwood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-17 | £163,040 |
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,456 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 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,774 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 | 2,218 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,895 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 | 5,022 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 | 154 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,399 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 | 194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 278 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| little kathmandu kitchen | 24 Calderwood Street | 25 yd | |
| The Woolwich Front Room | 105 Powis Street | 60 yd | |
| The Friends Cafe | 2 Barnard Close | 67 yd | |
| Kaabo Lounge | Unit 5, The Vista Building, 25 Calderwood Street | 119 yd | |
| Artfix | 51 Powis Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 183 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 227 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 254 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 288 yd | |
| Elephant and Castle | Elephant And Castle, 18 Greens End | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Shop 2, 112 Powis Street | 112 yd | |
| Mamalicious Roti Queen | Unit 10, 125 Powis Street | 142 yd | |
| McDonald's | 54 - 58 Powis Street | 156 yd | |
| KFC | 19 Thomas Street | 157 yd | |
| presotea | Unit 8, 125 Powis Street | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 20 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 99 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 158 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 166 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 925 yd | |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 964 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.