Postcode SE18 2HW 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Welling, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rockliffe Gardens.
Plumstead South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead South has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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 2HW.
Plumstead South near SE18 2HW 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 |
| 0.3 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 2HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 198, Swingate Lane, London, SE18 2JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 186, Swingate Lane, London, SE18 2JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 8, Eastview Avenue, London, SE18 2HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 46, Eastview Avenue, London, SE18 2HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 158, Swingate Lane, London, SE18 2HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the SE18 2HW postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 2 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | The Slade Store | 10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to The Slade Store |
| 0.4 mi | Wickham Food & Wine | 116 Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3LU | Walking directions to Wickham Food & 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 2HW, 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 2HW records about 67 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE18 2HW in Plumstead South 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 2HW, including Willow Dene School (Outstanding), Timbercroft Primary School (Good) and ADO River Valley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 2HW is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,273 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2HW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,347 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 2HW 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).