Postcode SE18 1LW is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead & Glyndon area 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 median sale price in Plumstead & Glyndon is £415,000 (around £474 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £362,000 and £462,500. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Winns Common.
Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,717 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead High Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.6% 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 1LW.
Plumstead High Street near SE18 1LW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.4 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Rockliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rockliffe Gardens |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £698,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £470,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 69 | £425,000 | £483 |
| Flats | 11 | £266,500 | £412 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £266,500 | £470,000 | £417,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £432 | £557 | £462 |
| 2026 | £330 | £465 | £485 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | 45, Purrett Road, London, SE18 1JR | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 45, Purrett Road, London, SE18 1JR | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 67A, Purrett Road, London, SE18 1JR | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 3A, Purrett Road, London, SE18 1JR | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 70, Purrett Road, London, SE18 1JP | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 |
In the SE18 1LW postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Thrive Independent School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Thrive Independent School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bannockburn Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
Bannockburn Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rockliffe Manor Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
Rockliffe Manor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Sept 2013
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 1LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers Mini Market | 79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ET | Walking directions to Cheers Mini Market |
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 1LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adel Khaireh
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Jit Ranabhat
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Tammy Aghedo
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 1LW 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, drugs and public order.
The median sale price around SE18 1LW in Plumstead & Glyndon is £415,000 (about £474 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 1LW, including Thrive Independent School, Bannockburn Primary School (Outstanding) and Rockliffe Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 1LW is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,209 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 1LW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 1LW 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).