St James Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 7LE is located in the Woolwich Common 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 St James Close, London, SE18 7LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 7LR, SE18 7HU, SE18 7HH, SE18 7LA, SE18 7HX, SE18 7HN, SE18 7JF, SE18 7HP, SE18 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 7LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 36.9% | 46.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 38% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 37.1% | 50.3% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 11.5% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.3% | 20.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 6.2% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 42.7% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.6% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 11.5% |
| Black African | 21.1% | 13.1% | -8.0% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 54.6% | 40.2% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 64.5% | 57.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 57.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 22.6% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 4.2% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Close was 198.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 124th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 St James Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-12-20 | £359,915 |
| 21 St James Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2022-10-14 | £350,879 |
| 13 St James Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-10-24 | £338,731 |
| 26 St James Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-04-10 | £409,442 |
| 27 St James Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-09-18 | £366,356 |
SE18 7LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 736 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 | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,667 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 25 Waverley Road | 457 yd | |
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 478 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 525 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 558 yd | |
| Maya DD's Ltd | 25 Anglesea Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 158 Burrage Road | 102 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 2 Waverley Road | 370 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 521 yd | |
| Bull Tavern | The Bull, 14 Vincent Road | 594 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Anglesea Arms, 91 Woolwich New Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice Hub | Glyndon Community Centre, 75 Raglan Road | 281 yd | |
| The Frying Pan 2 | 1 Brewery Road | 447 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 456 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 478 yd | |
| Delicious Fried Chicken | 2B Brewery Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 727 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 775 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 786 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 868 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 949 yd | |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,076 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,082 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.