Powis Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6JL is located in the Woolwich Arsenal 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 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6LR, SE18 6NE, SE18 6JQ, SE18 6JW, SE18 6DR, SE18 6LZ, SE18 6QL, SE18 6DS, SE18 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 6JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 40.2% | 53.6% | 13.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 59.8% | 46.4% | -13.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 6JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 54.1% | 61.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 56.6% | 60.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 54.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 16.4% | 3.8% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 24.6% | 24.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 22.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 35.2% | 43.8% | 8.6% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 35.6% 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 | 33.2% | 35.6% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 27.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 11% | -9.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.7% 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 | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| 10+ Years | 21.5% | 21.7% | 0.2% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.9% | 17% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 14.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.4% | 76.7% | -34.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Street was 856.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 528.3% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Powis Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 12th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171A Powis Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-01-26 | £605,115 |
| 127 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-07-07 | £374,855 |
| Unit 4 114 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-05-23 | £234,275 |
| 131 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-05-28 | £664,802 |
| 169A Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2019-04-01 | £176,377 |
SE18 6JL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,760 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 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | - not rated | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 1,080 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,872 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 | 1,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,838 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 | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 5,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 5,383 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 | 225 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Sushi | Unit 1, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Chop spot cafe | Unit 2, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Inbetween Fusion Burgers | Unit 13, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Mary's Takeaways LTD | Unit 12, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Shristha kitchen | Unit 7, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 117 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 128 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 291 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 348 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| presotea | Unit 8, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Himalayan Dumpling | Unit 15, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| P’s Place | Unit 3, 125 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Mamalicious Roti Queen | Unit 10, 125 Powis Street | 30 yd | |
| Subway | Shop 2, 112 Powis Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 107 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 181 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 211 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 780 yd | |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 995 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.