Postcode SE18 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Wickham Lane & Winns Common area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Welling, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rockliffe Gardens.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from SE18 2AU.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common near SE18 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Welling located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rockliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rockliffe Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | William Barefoot Gardens | Small | Walking directions to William Barefoot Gardens |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 17, Bournewood Road, London, SE18 2AX | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 21, Grasdene Road, London, SE18 2AS | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 11, Pinecroft Court, 410, Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3ET | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 313, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 327, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £495,000 |
In the SE18 2AU postcode area, located within Wickham Lane & Winns Common, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2AU, 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 2AU records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE18 2AU in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 2AU, including East Wickham Primary Academy (Good), Hillsgrove Primary School (Good) and Rockliffe Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 2AU is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,294 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,756 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 2AU 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).