Postcode SE18 2BB 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Winns Common.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 2BB.
Wickham Lane & Winns Common near SE18 2BB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
| 0.1 mi | Rockliffe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rockliffe Gardens |
| 0.2 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 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 4, Southland Road, London, SE18 2BB | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 72, Alliance Road, London, SE18 2BA | Terraced | Freehold | £464,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 84, Alliance Road, London, SE18 2BA | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 14A, Alliance Road, London, SE18 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 14A, Alliance Road, London, SE18 2BA | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the SE18 2BB postcode area, located within Wickham Lane & Winns Common, there are 11 primary and 2 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 2BB, 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 2BB records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2BB 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 17 schools close to SE18 2BB, including Rockliffe Manor Primary School (Good), Gallions Mount Primary School (Good) and Timbercroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 2BB is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,455 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,700 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 2BB 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).