Postcode SE18 1SH 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 high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 0.4 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.
Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead High Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from SE18 1SH.
Plumstead High Street near SE18 1SH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 1 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.3 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St. Nicholas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £470,000 | £511 |
| Terraced | 68 | £421,250 | £486 |
| Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £321 |
| Flats | 13 | £266,500 | £448 |
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 | £303,250 | £470,000 | £405,000 |
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 | £440 | £557 | £462 |
| 2026 | £395 | £465 | £495 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 13, Bannockburn Road, London, SE18 1ET | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 4, Kentmere Road, London, SE18 1DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8, Kentmere Road, London, SE18 1DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £359,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 39, Kentmere Road, London, SE18 1DL | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 29, Kentmere Road, London, SE18 1DL | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 |
In the SE18 1SH postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1SH, 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 1SH records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SE18 1SH in Plumstead High Street is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 1SH, including Bannockburn Primary School, Conway Primary School (Good) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 1SH is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 667 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 1SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,486 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 1SH 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).