A less well-off part of Greenwich: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, Plumstead Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 25 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
70/ 100
A mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 3/10, ranked 9,511 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools82
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
62 schools in total
IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Conway Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Safety58
Is it safe?
22crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
22 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 14.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
27 GP, 25 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BANNOCKBURN SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Transport91
Can I get to work?
Plumstead Rail Station0.4 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.12 mi
NestReach: ≈ 25 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space70
How green is it?
10green spaces
Green space is well within reach
11.9 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (700 m²) — 0.2 mi
Amenities91
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
32 supermarkets within 2 mi
Iceland, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative, The Co-operative Group…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Iceland Plumstead — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
In Greenwich, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Greenwich, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE18 1BS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE18.
Average sold price by property type across the SE18 district, 2021–2026.
About SE18 1BS
SE18 1BS scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Plumstead Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE18 1BS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,511 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 62 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre, within a short walk.
There were 22 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries and 25 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BANNOCKBURN SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SE18 1BS — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SE18 1BS?
There are 62 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SE18 1BS, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SE18 1BS safe?
22 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SE18 1BS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 3/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SE18 1BS?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SE18 1BS includes 1 train station, 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 25 km² is reachable from SE18 1BS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SE18 1BS?
SE18 1BS has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around SE18 1BS does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SE18 1BS: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
