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SE18 1HF

Plumstead High Street

Plumstead & Glyndon

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Detailed insights for SE18 1HF

Overview

Postcode SE18 1HF 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 very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Winns Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,717 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Plumstead High Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.7%

Approximately 24.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from SE18 1HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Plumstead High Street near SE18 1HF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 1HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 1HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWinns CommonLargeWalking directions to Winns Common
0.2 miPlumstead GardensMediumWalking directions to Plumstead Gardens
0.1 miSt. Nicholas GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
16,590.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.68(+31%)
Drugs
18.03(+191%)
Public order
16.64(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(-47%)
Vehicle crime
9.25(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
21.27%
Other White
57
12.9%
Other Asian
53
11.99%
African
49
11.09%
Other
42
9.5%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
37.85%
No qualifications
100
28.25%
Level 3 (A level)
35
9.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
44.12%
Owns with a mortgage
31
18.24%
Other social rented
25
14.71%
Owns outright
18
10.59%
Social rents from council
17
10%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Plumstead & Glyndon

Median price£404,000
Price per sq ft£476
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£358K – £463K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £698,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£470,000£511
Terraced68£421,250£486
Detached1£380,000£321
Flats13£266,500£448

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead & Glyndon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,004£375,000£330,000
2017£250,000£419,000£348,750
2018£238,000£515,000£360,000
2019£239,750£331,500£350,000
2020£220,000£360,000£367,500
2021£245,000£400,000£399,000
2022£263,000£442,000£408,840
2023£265,000£401,628£422,500
2024£257,500£382,000£420,000
2025£265,000£470,000£428,000
2026£303,250£470,000£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£403£393
2017£376£421£399
2018£374£398£397
2019£425£455£387
2020£390£498£392
2021£390£448£413
2022£407£492£465
2023£427£453£452
2024£443£451£456
2025£440£557£462
2026£395£465£495
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead & Glyndon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead & Glyndon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2026249B, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HFOtherLeasehold£220,000
24 Apr 2026247A, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HFFlatsLeasehold£264,000
27 Aug 2025239, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HFOtherFreehold£1,000
27 Aug 2025Flat A, 239, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1HFFlatsLeasehold£454,000
31 Mar 2025270, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1JNFlatsLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the SE18 1HF postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 1HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBannockburn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryGallions Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Anchor Sendfriendly CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 1HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIceland144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTesco Express18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCheers Mini Market79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ETWalking directions to Cheers Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 1HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adel Khaireh

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jit Ranabhat

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tammy Aghedo

Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardPlumstead & GlyndonE05014087
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plumstead High StreetE02000318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 006EE01001677
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 1HF

Is SE18 1HF (Plumstead High Street) safe?

The area around SE18 1HF records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE18 1HF?

The median sale price around SE18 1HF in Plumstead High Street is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 1HF?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 1HF, including Bannockburn Primary School, Gallions Mount Primary School (Good) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 1HF?

The closest station to SE18 1HF is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,053 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 1HF?

SE18 1HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 1HF (Plumstead High Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 1HF is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adel Khaireh (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jit Ranabhat (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tammy Aghedo (Labour and Co-operative Party).