Powis Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6JX 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 6JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6JF, SE18 6JG, SE18 6JH, SE18 6JQ, SE18 6QW, SE18 6HT, SE18 6JL, SE18 6LS, SE18 6FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 6JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 42.8% | 52.6% | 9.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 57.2% | 47.4% | -9.8% | 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 6JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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% | 57.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 34.3% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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 (88.6%) 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% | 53.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 24.6% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 4.5% | -7.6% | 16.9% | -12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 42.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4.5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 34.3% | 23.8% | -10.5% | 2.5% | 21.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 36.7% | 55.8% | 19.1% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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% | 38.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 27.9% | 20.1% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 33.1% | 16.9% | -16.2% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% 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 | 39.2% | 38.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 26.7% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 12.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.9% | 16.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 14.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 6.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.2% | 76.7% | -38.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Europe | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Street was 1096.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 797.1% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Powis Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the 7th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 289.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 818.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 - 85 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £52,436,057 | 2014-07-01 | £74,211,586 |
SE18 6JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| 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 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,416 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 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhill Primary School Woodhill , SE18 5JE | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 1,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,905 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,744 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 | 2,258 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,861 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 | 4,987 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 | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,358 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 | 192 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 297 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 | 311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolwich Front Room | 105 Powis Street | 50 yd | |
| The Friends Cafe | 2 Barnard Close | 72 yd | |
| little kathmandu kitchen | 24 Calderwood Street | 75 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 62 Powis Street | 98 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 60 Powis Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 187 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 236 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 237 yd | |
| Elephant and Castle | Elephant And Castle, 18 Greens End | 295 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Shop 2, 112 Powis Street | 85 yd | |
| McDonald's | 54 - 58 Powis Street | 114 yd | |
| Mamalicious Roti Queen | Unit 10, 125 Powis Street | 143 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant Ltd | 34 Thomas Street | 163 yd | |
| KFC | 19 Thomas Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 54 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 69 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 128 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 154 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 171 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Clockhouse Community Centre Association (Greenwich) DEFIANCE WALK | 947 yd | |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 968 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.