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. The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Winns Common.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% 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 high flood risk (more than 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £759,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £457,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plumstead Common
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 (2025-26).
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.