Hastings Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 6SY is located in the Woolwich Arsenal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hastings Street, London, SE18 6SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 6SN, SE18 6SL, SE18 6TE, SE18 6SH, SE18 6LA, SE18 6XD, SE18 6YL, SE18 6YN, SE18 6YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 6SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 6SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 54.7% | 58.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 28.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.8% | 54.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.8% | 14.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 40.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.3% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 18.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 53.4% | 46.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 72.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 72.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 20.3% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Street was 166.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Woolwich Arsenal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hastings Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 12 local areas in Woolwich Arsenal and the 176th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hastings Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2025-10-28 | £809,155 |
| 23 Hastings Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-06-21 | £831,902 |
| 4 Hastings Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-19 | £415,951 |
| 6 Hastings Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £703,000 | 2022-03-31 | £753,373 |
| 15 Hastings Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2021-09-17 | £846,553 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Hastings Street, London, SE18 6SY has low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
22 of 22 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Hastings Street, London, SE18 6SY has low surface water flood risk.
21 of 22 properties (95.45%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
The percentage of student residents living in SE18 6SY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,304 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 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Infant School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 906 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 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Utc 765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ | - not rated | 2,269 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,707 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 | 490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,868 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 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,707 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 | 174 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 | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 909 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Denna Ltd | Building 54 No 1 Street | 305 yd | |
| The Acater | 17 Major Draper Street | 322 yd | |
| Starbucks | 21 Major Draper Street | 335 yd | |
| Dubai Lounge | 22D Plumstead Road | 407 yd | |
| Chicken World | 11 Plumstead Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 263 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 387 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 387 yd | |
| The Old Gunpit | 18 Beresford Square | 493 yd | |
| Elephant and Castle | Elephant And Castle, 18 Greens End | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee | 25 Plumstead Road | 375 yd | |
| Dvine Cakes and foods Ltd | 1A Parry Place | 387 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant | 16 Plumstead Road | 403 yd | |
| Taste of West Africa | Unit 5, 11 Parry Place | 405 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 9 Plumstead Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 296 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 330 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 656 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 671 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 945 yd | |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 976 yd |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 994 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 | 60.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 111.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 111.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.