Burrage Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 7LR 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 Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 7LE, SE18 7LA, SE18 7HU, SE18 7HH, SE18 7JF, SE18 7HX, SE18 7HN, SE18 7HY, SE18 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 7LR 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 7LR, 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 Burrage Road was 158.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burrage Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 190th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Burrage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-01-04 | £420,444 |
| 175 Burrage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2017-10-09 | £389,340 |
| 159 Burrage Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-10-06 | £341,786 |
| 175 Burrage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2012-11-27 | £346,060 |
| 159 Burrage Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-12-21 | £321,922 |
SE18 7LR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Infant School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhill Centre Plumstead Common Road , SE18 3AT | - not rated | 440 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 477 yd | |
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 482 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 521 yd | |
| Maya DD's Ltd | 25 Anglesea Road | 544 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 158 Burrage Road | 80 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 2 Waverley Road | 391 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 514 yd | |
| Bull Tavern | The Bull, 14 Vincent Road | 575 yd | |
| Anglesea Arms | Anglesea Arms, 91 Woolwich New Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice Hub | Glyndon Community Centre, 75 Raglan Road | 299 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 454 yd | |
| The Frying Pan 2 | 1 Brewery Road | 467 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 482 yd | |
| Lucky House | 40 Plumstead Common Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 714 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 755 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 854 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 964 yd | |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,057 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Royal Artillery Barracks FRONT PARADE FRONT PARADE WOOLWICH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.