Postcode SE18 2AL is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Plumstead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead South has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.5% 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 South is £66,225 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 2AL.
Plumstead South near SE18 2AL 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 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.4 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.1 mi | Kirkham Walkway | Small | Walking directions to Kirkham Walkway |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £759,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 71 | £465,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £450,000 | £489 |
| Detached | 1 | £404,000 | £569 |
| Flats | 13 | £255,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,000 | £362,500 | £339,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £370,000 | £378,750 |
| 2018 | £192,500 | £367,000 | £370,750 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £370,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £262,500 | £380,000 | £390,000 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £426,250 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £445,000 | £429,500 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £438,000 | £423,750 |
| 2024 | £267,500 | £442,500 | £430,000 |
| 2025 | £283,000 | £450,000 | £433,750 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £472,498 | £462,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £379 | £397 | £405 |
| 2017 | £396 | £434 | £388 |
| 2018 | £360 | £421 | £407 |
| 2019 | £376 | £400 | £408 |
| 2020 | £361 | £412 | £426 |
| 2021 | £365 | £459 | £434 |
| 2022 | £406 | £529 | £488 |
| 2023 | £434 | £454 | £477 |
| 2024 | £415 | £477 | £465 |
| 2025 | £415 | £495 | £498 |
| 2026 | £484 | £481 | £496 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 9, The Slade, London, SE18 2NB | Other | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 40, The Slade, London, SE18 2NB | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 41, The Slade, London, SE18 2NB | Terraced | Freehold | £419,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 11, Garland Road, London, SE18 2RU | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Second Floor Flat, 37, Garland Road, London, SE18 2RU | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the SE18 2AL postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 2 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | The Slade Store | 10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to The Slade Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
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 2AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Monteith
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Leonie Katherine Barron
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Stewart Christie
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 2AL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2AL in Plumstead South is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 2AL, including Greenslade Primary School (Good), Timbercroft Primary School (Good) and Plumstead Manor School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 2AL is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,217 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,210 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 2AL is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Anthony Monteith (Green Party), Leonie Katherine Barron (Green Party) and Stewart Christie (Green Party).