Wickham Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0XN is located in the Plumstead Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0XL, SE18 1LQ, SE18 1LL, SE18 1LG, SE2 0XW, SE2 0RW, SE2 0RJ, SE2 0RF, SE2 0XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 0XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.3% | 52.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 SE2 0XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 45.1% | 52.5% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 31.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 53.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.2% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -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 | 23.2% | 20% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 17.2% | 21% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 18.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 55.7% | 47.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 73.8% | 66.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 66.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 21.5% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 2.1% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Lane was 136.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wickham Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 229th highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Roselea Villas, 48A Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-11-07 | £434,257 |
| 3 Roselea Villas, 48A Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-11-11 | £423,529 |
| 1 Roselea Villas, 48A Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-07-11 | £395,681 |
| 62 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2013-12-06 | £451,158 |
| 2 Roselea Villas, 48A Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-01-16 | £543,158 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 0XN 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | - not rated | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Infant School Fuchsia Street , Bostall Lane SE2 0QS | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Negus Sixth Form Centre Plumstead Manor School , Old Mill Road SE18 1QF | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Tandoori | 13 Wickham Lane | 152 yd | |
| TJ Foodz | 307 Plumstead High Street | 219 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 224 yd | |
| Grizzly Burgers Limited | 289 Plumstead High Street | 292 yd | |
| tee's african cuisine | 250 Plumstead High Street | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 834 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 169 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 213 yd | |
| Meghna Tandoori | 297 Plumstead High Street | 224 yd | |
| Express Kebab House | 260 Plumstead High Street | 353 yd | |
| Family Choice Pizza & Grill | 248 Plumstead High Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 800 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 877 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 986 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 476 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 546 yd | |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| St Pauls Academy FINCHALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.