Powis Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6LF 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 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6JY, SE18 6BA, SE18 6HB, SE18 6HT, SE18 6AY, SE18 6BG, SE18 6EU, SE18 6EX, SE18 6HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 6LF is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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% | 42.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 59.8% | 57.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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% | 71.2% | 17.1% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 22% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (94.4%) 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% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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 6LF this area, 4.5% 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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 4.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 71.3% | 28.8% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 16.4% | 4.5% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 7.6% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 24.6% | 13.5% | -11.1% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 35.2% | 48.7% | 13.5% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 45.2% 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% | 45.2% | 12.0% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 14.9% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 14.9% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 14.4% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% 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% | 43.8% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 21.5% | 23.2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.9% | 9.3% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powis Street was 1825.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1393.2% higher than the Charlton Village & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Powis Street has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Charlton Village & Riverside and the highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 600.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 - 20 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,750,000 | 2014-10-23 | £23,159,091 |
| 30 Powis Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2013-11-11 | £2,038,000 |
SE18 6LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
SE18 6LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,563 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 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 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 | 1,642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,951 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,853 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 | 2,219 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,948 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 | 5,069 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 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,154 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 | 123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 187 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 | 197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bubbles | 23 Powis Street | 43 yd | |
| Double Five Star Ltd | 5 Beresford Square | 56 yd | |
| CUPP | 38 Powis Street | 63 yd | |
| The Coffee Lounge | 29 Greens End | 83 yd | |
| Nando's | 50 Powis Street | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant and Castle | Elephant And Castle, 18 Greens End | 79 yd | |
| The Old Gunpit | 18 Beresford Square | 131 yd | |
| The Earl of Chatham | Earl Of Chatham, 15 Thomas Street | 146 yd | |
| Great Harry (Wetherspoons) | The Great Harry, 7 - 9 Wellington Street | 178 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 6 Powis Street | 35 yd | |
| McDonald's | 54 - 58 Powis Street | 110 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant Ltd | 34 Thomas Street | 118 yd | |
| KFC | 19 Thomas Street | 154 yd | |
| Anell Foods | 1B Woolwich New Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 85 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 239 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 246 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 73.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| 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 | 26.9% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.