St Margarets Terrace is in London and in Greenwich district. SE18 7RW 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 Terrace, London, SE18 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 7RN, SE18 7SN, SE18 7LG, SE18 7HT, SE18 7SW, SE18 7ST, SE18 7HP, SE18 7HL, SE18 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE18 7RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 42.3% | 50.7% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 31.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 36.9% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 24.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 28.2% | 20.1% | -8.1% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 9.5% | 7.0% | 0.5% | 9.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 47% | 44% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 66.1% | 65.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 21% | 15.7% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 66.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 0.6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Terrace was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
St Margarets Terrace has the 6th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 109th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 St Margarets Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-07-20 | £436,390 |
| 31 St Margarets Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-01-18 | £412,448 |
| 5 St Margarets Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2007-03-30 | £462,221 |
| 3 St Margarets Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2005-04-22 | £504,766 |
| 23 St Margarets Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-11-18 | £391,339 |
SE18 7RW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School St Margaret's Grove , Plumstead SE18 7RL | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Bloomfield Road , Woolwich SE18 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Crescent Road , SE18 7BN | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 678 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 | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 1,601 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 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,731 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 | 591 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 | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sumus Woolwich 38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,036 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 | 366 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 25 Waverley Road | 395 yd | |
| capital noodle bar | 42 - 44 Plumstead Common Road | 490 yd | |
| DVINE CAKES AND FOODS | 1B Herbert Road | 523 yd | |
| Emmaus Greenwich | 226 Elmley Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | Lord Raglan, 158 Burrage Road | 334 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Rose Inn, 2 Waverley Road | 338 yd | |
| sourdough saloon pizza @thestarse18 | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 437 yd | |
| Star INN | Star Inn, 158 Plumstead Common Road | 437 yd | |
| The Plum Tree Beer Shop | 154 Plumstead Common Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice Hub | Glyndon Community Centre, 75 Raglan Road | 314 yd | |
| Northern Delight | 122B Plumstead Common Road | 364 yd | |
| The Grill Cabin Pizza Burger Grill | 66 Plumstead Common Road | 366 yd | |
| The Frying Pan 2 | 1 Brewery Road | 406 yd | |
| Simply The Best | 2 Bloomfield Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 196 - 212 Plumstead Common Road | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 950 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 1,011 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Plumstead Common Waverley Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Gordon'S Gymnasium (Closed) 29A 29A HERBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Plumstead Manor School OLD MILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Winns Common Plumstead Common Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Slade Hall PENDRELL STREET | 936 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 952 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.