Area Information for Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL

Summary Back to Top

Swingate Lane in Greenwich is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Plumstead Common ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This page combines information for the address Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE18 2HL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Greenwich
Ward Plumstead Common
Constituency Erith and Thamesmead * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL:

Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2DB
Kirkham Street, Greenwich, London, SE18 2EN
Kirkham Street, Greenwich, London, SE18 2EL
Kingsdale Road, Greenwich, London, SE18 2DD
Kingsdale Road, Greenwich, London, SE18 2DG
Melling Street, Greenwich, London, SE18 2EG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE18 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (42 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 42 property sales in Swingate Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 10
Semi-Detached 19
Terraced 127
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 160
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 46
Owned with Mortgage 69
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 35
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 159

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 48
Two People 42
Three People 29
Four People 24
Five People 12
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 159

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 47
Family Household 93
Other Household 17
Total 157

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 77
Deprived In One Dimension 60
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 160

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Plumstead Common ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 170
Female 236
Total 406

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 31
5-9 35
10-14 25
15-19 15
20-24 20
25-29 24
30-34 27
35-39 35
40-44 28
45-49 37
50-54 31
55-59 33
60-64 15
65-69 13
70-74 14
75-79 11
80-84 6
85+ 6
Total 406

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE18 2HL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 127
Married 131
Separated 7
Divorced 28
Widowed 14
Total 307

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 202
Good 146
Fair 41
Bad 14
Very Bad 3
Total 406

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 116
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 32
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 38
No GCSEs or Equivalent 59
Other 15
Total 310

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 68% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 274
Mixed Ethnicity 35
Indian 3
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 3
Other Asian 17
Black African 37
Black Caribbean 7
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Other 19
Total 403

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 308
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 31
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 406

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 308
10+ Years 68
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 405

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE18 2HL.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 298
Republic of Ireland 9
European Union 32
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 154
Christian 196
Buddhist 7
Hindu 10
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 3
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 22
Total 404

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 123
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 40
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 32
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 46
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 11
Total 310

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 58
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 29
Total 205

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 44
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 77
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 20
Total 310

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL is within the Plumstead Common policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Swingate Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Plumstead Common
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Greenwich. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE18 2HL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest railway station is Plumstead, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Plumstead 0.9 miles
Welling 1 mile
Woolwich Arsenal 1.3 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 1.3 miles
Falconwood 1.4 miles
Abbey Wood 1.5 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 1.9 miles
Bexleyheath 2 miles
Eltham 2.3 miles
Belvedere 2.7 miles
Charlton 2.8 miles
New Eltham 2.9 miles
Kidbrooke 3 miles
Barking Riverside 3 miles
Sidcup 3 miles
Barnehurst 3 miles
Mottingham 3.2 miles
Albany Park 3.2 miles
Westcombe Park 3.3 miles
Bexley 3.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is Rockliffe Manor Primary School, approximately 120 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Rockliffe Manor Primary School 120 yards
    
Timbercroft Primary School 240 yards
    
Greenslade Primary School 580 yards
    
Gallions Mount Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Bannockburn Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Conway Primary School 0.7 miles
    
East Wickham Primary Academy 0.7 miles
    
South Rise Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Plumcroft Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is Plumstead Manor School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Plumstead Manor School 0.5 miles
    
Welling School 1.1 miles
    
St Paul's Academy 1.2 miles
    
Pulse and Water College 1.4 miles  
Harris Academy Falconwood 1.4 miles
    
Bexley Grammar School 1.6 miles
    
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.7 miles
    
Horizons Academy Bexley 1.8 miles
    
Ark Greenwich Free School 1.8 miles
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is The Trinity Medical Centre, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Trinity Medical Centre 580 yards
Dr Mostafa M A 0.5 miles
Waverley PMS 0.6 miles
Plumstead H/C PMS 0.6 miles
Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery 0.7 miles
Dr GUPTA & partner 0.7 miles
Conway PMS 0.7 miles
Bannockburn Surgery 0.7 miles
Glyndon PMS 0.9 miles
Bellegrove Surgery 0.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is Slade Dental Practice & Implant Centre, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is Bloomfield Court Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Swingate Lane, Greenwich, London, SE18 2HL. The nearest is Paine & Hunter Optometrists, approximately 450 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Paine & Hunter Optometrists 450 yards
K A Rowland 0.7 miles
Paine & Hunter 1 mile
Steven Harris Opticians 1.1 miles
Second Sight 1.2 miles
R F Linklater & Partners 1.3 miles
John Lewis Opticians 1.3 miles
Tesco Opticians 1.4 miles
Coton & Hamblin Ltd 1.4 miles
KA Rowland 1.4 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE18 2HL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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