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SE18 1JX

Plumstead High Street

Plumstead & Glyndon

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Overview

Postcode SE18 1JX is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead & Glyndon 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 Plumstead, about 0.9 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.1%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from SE18 1JX.

Flood risk

Medium

Wickham Lane & Winns Common near SE18 1JX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 1JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.9 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
494
Population density
12,872.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
93.23(+247%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.94(+77%)
Vehicle crime
31.08(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.98(+162%)
Other theft
14.43(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
31.11%
African
105
21.21%
Other White
82
16.57%
Other Asian
49
9.9%
Caribbean
19
3.84%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
34.92%
No qualifications
74
19.58%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
32.45%
Other social rented
42
22.34%
Social rents from council
39
20.74%
Owns with a mortgage
26
13.83%
Owns outright
12
6.38%
Total households: 188

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 1JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202623, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XJTerracedFreehold£426,000
10 Apr 202513, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XJTerracedFreehold£330,000
08 Apr 202610, Myrtledene Road, London, SE2 0EZTerracedFreehold£480,000
02 Feb 202616, Myrtledene Road, London, SE2 0EZTerracedFreehold£422,500
18 Nov 202531, Myrtledene Road, London, SE2 0EZTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the SE18 1JX postcode area, located within Wickham Lane & Winns Common, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 1JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGallions Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBannockburn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNurseryAbbey Wood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 1JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCheers Mini Market79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ETWalking directions to Cheers Mini Market
0.5 miIceland144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCo-op FoodBostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BSWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1JX, 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)Wickham Lane & Winns CommonE02006786
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 033CE01001676
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 1JX

Is SE18 1JX (Wickham Lane & Winns Common) safe?

The area around SE18 1JX 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 1JX?

The median sale price around SE18 1JX in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 1JX?

There are 18 schools close to SE18 1JX, including Gallions Mount Primary School (Good), Bannockburn Primary School and Abbey Wood Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 1JX?

The closest station to SE18 1JX is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,376 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 1JX?

SE18 1JX 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).

Who represents SE18 1JX (Wickham Lane & Winns Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 1JX 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).