Powis Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6JW is located in the Woolwich Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2019-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powis Street, London, SE18 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6JP, SE18 6LR, SE18 6JL, SE18 6DS, SE18 5AJ, SE18 6NE, SE18 6DR, SE18 6DU, SE18 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE18 6JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 40.2% | 48.9% | 8.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 59.8% | 51.1% | -8.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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% | 64.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 28.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.6% | 62.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 27.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| 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.
In the area around SE18 6JW this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 77.3% | 34.8% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 16.4% | 3.2% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 5.2% | -6.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 24.6% | 10.4% | -14.2% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 35.2% | 59.5% | 24.3% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 33.2% | 47.7% | 14.5% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 25.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 10.2% | -8.9% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 10.8% | -9.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.4% 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% | 48.6% | 15.8% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 21.5% | 25.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.9% | 6.4% | -15.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 7.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Street was 483.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.0% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Powis Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 30th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court House, 165 - 169 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,555,000 | 2017-11-22 | £2,677,184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | 215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,892 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 | 398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,032 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 | 1,302 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,373 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 | 4,836 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 | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe | 127 Powis Street | 19 yd | |
| Happy House | 9 Parsons Hill | 49 yd | |
| Hitachi Sushi | Unit 1, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| Chop spot cafe | Unit 2, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| Inbetween Fusion Burgers | Unit 13, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 19 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 136 yd | |
| The George IV | George Iv, 120 Rectory Place | 280 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 453 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 18 Kingsman Parade | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 130 Woolwich High Street | 105 yd | |
| presotea | Unit 8, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| Himalayan Dumpling | Unit 15, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| P’s Place | Unit 3, 125 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| Mamalicious Roti Queen | Unit 10, 125 Powis Street | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 109 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 200 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 258 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 284 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 300 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 673 yd | |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,022 yd |
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 1,027 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.