Wickham Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0XW 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 0XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE18 1LQ, SE2 0RJ, SE2 0XN, SE2 0XP, SE2 0XL, SE2 0RG, SE2 0RW, SE18 1LL, SE2 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 0XW, 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 0XW, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-06-10 | £381,078 |
| 103 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-03-22 | £347,750 |
| 100 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-01-26 | £528,954 |
| 97 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-12-07 | £489,914 |
| 98 Wickham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-30 | £408,443 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 0XW 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 | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,567 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 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannockburn Primary School Plumstead High Street , SE18 1HE | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,737 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 | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,930 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 | 3,208 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 | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,131 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 | 1,293 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 | 274 yd | |
| TJ Foodz | 307 Plumstead High Street | 344 yd | |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar | 295 Plumstead High Street | 349 yd | |
| Pizza @ night | 241 Wickham Lane | 381 yd | |
| Grizzly Burgers Limited | 289 Plumstead High Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street | 887 yd | |
| Plumstead Common Working Mens Club | Plumstead Common Working Mens Club, 71 Kirkham Street | 1,031 yd | |
| The Belfry | 100 Plumstead High Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 291 yd | |
| Morleys | 311 Plumstead High Street | 337 yd | |
| Meghna Tandoori | 297 Plumstead High Street | 349 yd | |
| Express Kebab House | 260 Plumstead High Street | 436 yd | |
| Family Choice Pizza & Grill | 248 Plumstead High Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street | 852 yd | |
| Tesco | 18 Lakedale Road | 922 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 436 yd | |
| The Warehouse Sports And Performing Arts Centre (Closed) Speranza Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 515 yd |
| Seven Acre Sports & Social Club CHURCH MANORWAY | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.