Cornwallis Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6SH is located in the Woolwich Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwallis Road, London, SE18 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6SW, SE18 6SY, SE18 6RS, SE18 6TE, SE18 6SR, SE18 6SN, SE18 6SX, SE18 6GG, SE18 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 6SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 53.8% | 55.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 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 (91.2%) 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 | 53.2% | 61.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 4.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 3.4% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 63.9% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 12% | 2.8% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 15.2% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 42.8% 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 | 49.6% | 42.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 19% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.2% 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 | 46% | 42.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 21.2% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 10.6% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwallis Road was 1257.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 421.0% higher than the Woolwich Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwallis Road has the highest crime rate of 12 local areas in Woolwich Arsenal and the 3rd highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 534.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cornwallis Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-04-09 | £404,590 |
| 25 Cornwallis Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,675 | 2020-07-03 | £380,551 |
| 27 Cornwallis Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2019-01-28 | £132,083 |
| 18 Cornwallis Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-06-25 | £133,476 |
| 28 Cornwallis Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-09-04 | £190,324 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Infant School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,809 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 | 390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,975 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 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acater | 17 Major Draper Street | 328 yd | |
| Starbucks | 21 Major Draper Street | 345 yd | |
| Dubai Lounge | 22D Plumstead Road | 347 yd | |
| House of Denna Ltd | Building 54 No 1 Street | 371 yd | |
| Chicken World | 11 Plumstead Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 267 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 413 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 413 yd | |
| The Old Gunpit | 18 Beresford Square | 475 yd | |
| Elephant and Castle | Elephant And Castle, 18 Greens End | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee | 25 Plumstead Road | 311 yd | |
| Dvine Cakes and foods Ltd | 1A Parry Place | 334 yd | |
| Taste of West Africa | Unit 5, 11 Parry Place | 347 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 16 Plumstead Road | 359 yd | |
| Cookedbyb | Unit 1, 16 Parry Place | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 312 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 645 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 709 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 856 yd | |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 934 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.