St Margarets Grove is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 7RL 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 Margarets Grove, London, SE18 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 7JT, SE18 7JR, SE18 7JS, SE18 3AU, SE18 7JW, SE18 3RD, SE18 7JP, SE18 3RE, SE18 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE18 7RL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 56.2% | 11.9% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 55.7% | 43.8% | -11.9% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 7RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86%) 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 | 40.9% | 53.2% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 32.8% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 5.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 39.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 22% | 23.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 50% | 46.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 68.6% | 65% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 65% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 19.7% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 5.8% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.3% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Grove was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Grove has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 325th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A St Margarets Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2025-03-20 | £379,328 |
| 7C St Margarets Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-10-08 | £383,239 |
| 2 St Margarets Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-03-13 | £704,371 |
| 18 St Margarets Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £642,500 | 2023-11-03 | £678,688 |
| 12A St Margarets Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-31 | £310,915 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 150 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 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 169 Eglinton Road , SE18 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 593 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 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,372 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,904 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 | 795 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 | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga chicken | 60 Plumstead Common Road | 147 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 309 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 337 yd | |
| Queens Diner | 11 Herbert Road | 378 yd | |
| Star of Spice Restaurant | 13 - 15 Herbert Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds, 57 Plumstead Common Road | 352 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 367 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 367 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 376 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 158 Burrage Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 147 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 238 yd | |
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 260 yd | |
| Lucky House | 40 Plumstead Common Road | 271 yd | |
| Ruchita | 17B Herbert Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 917 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Park (Closed) Plum Lane | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Shrewsbury House Bushmoor Crescent | 1,088 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.