Postcode SE18 1SW 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 very high crime levels, with around 164.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plumstead High Street is £46,500 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Plumstead Gardens.
Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead High Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.6% 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 of residents in Plumstead High Street is £46,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 15 ft away from SE18 1SW.
Plumstead High Street near SE18 1SW 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. Nicholas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,490 up to £698,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £373,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £268,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £429,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plumstead & Glyndon
In the SE18 1SW 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 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.