Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Greenwich: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 14 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE18 7RL.
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.
Are the schools any good?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 59 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
58crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 58 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 35.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
24GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22 GP, 2 hospitals, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GLYNDON PMS — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
15green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
- 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Co-op Herbert Road — 0.2 mi
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 7RL.
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 7RL
SE18 7RL scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Herbert Road 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE18 7RL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 6,202 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 2/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 58 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 22 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GLYNDON PMS, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
