Postcode SE18 1SL 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Plumstead Gardens.
Plumstead High Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead High Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from SE18 1SL.
Plumstead High Street near SE18 1SL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | 90, Plumstead High Street, London, SE18 1SL | Other | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 2, Mineral Street, London, SE18 1QR | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | Flat B, 94, Mineral Street, London, SE18 1QR | Flats | Leasehold | £231,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 21, Heverham Road, London, SE18 1BT | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 11, Bateson Street, London, SE18 1DA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the SE18 1SL postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | T. West Supermarket | 4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZ | Walking directions to T. West Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1SL, 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 1SL records about 108 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 1SL 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 19 schools close to SE18 1SL, including Conway Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 1SL is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 319 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 1SL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,845 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 1SL 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).