Postcode SE18 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead & Glyndon ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead High Street area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead High Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 1BQ.
Plumstead High Street near SE18 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.3 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.5 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £698,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £373,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £428,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plumstead & Glyndon
In the SE18 1BQ postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | The Slade Store | 10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to The Slade Store |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.