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SE18 1TF

Congo Road

Plumstead & Glyndon

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Overview

Postcode SE18 1TF is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead & Glyndon ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead Common & Riverside area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 1TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE18 1TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 1TF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 1TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common
0.4 miWinns CommonLargeWalking directions to Winns Common
0.4 miKirkham WalkwaySmallWalking directions to Kirkham Walkway

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
16,741.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.82(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(-18%)
Vehicle crime
10.69(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.5(+66%)
Public order
7.72(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
24.75%
Other Asian
40
13.38%
Indian
34
11.37%
African
34
11.37%
Other
30
10.03%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
34.68%
No qualifications
61
24.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.69%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
41.9%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20%
Other social rented
18
17.14%
Owns outright
16
15.24%
Social rents from council
6
5.71%
Total households: 105

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 1TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 1TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202525, Congo Road, London, SE18 1TFTerracedFreehold£386,000
06 May 20257, Congo Road, London, SE18 1TFTerracedFreehold£445,000
15 Dec 2025116, Brewery Road, London, SE18 1NGTerracedFreehold£441,000
05 Sept 2025126, Brewery Road, London, SE18 1NGFlatsLeasehold£300,000
19 Dec 20253, Leghorn Road, London, SE18 1SZTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the SE18 1TF postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 1TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPlumstead Manor SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySouth Rise Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryConway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 1TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 1TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRoundhouse Food and Wine1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QTWalking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine
0.2 miPremier59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QUWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miTesco Express18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIceland144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking 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 1TF, 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)Plumstead Common & RiversideE02000319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 007EE01001636
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 1TF

Is SE18 1TF (Plumstead Common & Riverside) safe?

The area around SE18 1TF records about 102 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 1TF?

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

What schools are near SE18 1TF?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 1TF, including Plumstead Manor School (Requires improvement), South Rise Primary School (Good) and Conway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 1TF?

The closest station to SE18 1TF is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 555 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 1TF?

SE18 1TF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 1TF (Plumstead Common & Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

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