Postcode SE18 1JU is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Wickham Lane & Winns Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Winns Common.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SE18 1JU.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common near SE18 1JU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.4 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St. Nicholas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £759,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 71 | £465,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £450,000 | £489 |
| Detached | 1 | £404,000 | £569 |
| Flats | 13 | £255,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,000 | £362,500 | £339,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £370,000 | £378,750 |
| 2018 | £192,500 | £367,000 | £370,750 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £370,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £262,500 | £380,000 | £390,000 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £426,250 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £445,000 | £429,500 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £438,000 | £423,750 |
| 2024 | £267,500 | £442,500 | £430,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £450,000 | £433,750 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £472,498 | £462,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £379 | £397 | £405 |
| 2017 | £396 | £434 | £388 |
| 2018 | £360 | £421 | £407 |
| 2019 | £376 | £400 | £408 |
| 2020 | £361 | £412 | £426 |
| 2021 | £365 | £459 | £434 |
| 2022 | £406 | £529 | £488 |
| 2023 | £434 | £454 | £477 |
| 2024 | £415 | £477 | £465 |
| 2025 | £415 | £495 | £498 |
| 2026 | £484 | £481 | £496 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, 33, Gatling Road, London, SE2 0RE | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | 33, Gatling Road, London, SE2 0RE | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 23, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £426,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 13, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 10, Myrtledene Road, London, SE2 0EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 |
In the SE18 1JU postcode area, located within Wickham Lane & Winns Common, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheers Mini Market | 79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ET | Walking directions to Cheers Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Bostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE18 1JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Monteith
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Leonie Katherine Barron
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Stewart Christie
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 1JU records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE18 1JU in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE18 1JU, including Gallions Mount Primary School (Good), Bannockburn Primary School and Abbey Wood Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 1JU is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,395 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE18 1JU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 1JU is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Anthony Monteith (Green Party), Leonie Katherine Barron (Green Party) and Stewart Christie (Green Party).