Postcode SE18 2LN is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year. The median sale price in Plumstead Common is £450,000 (around £493 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £395,000 and £515,000. The nearest station is Welling, about 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shrewsbury Park.
Plumstead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,145 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead South has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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 2LN.
Plumstead South near SE18 2LN 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Welling | Southeastern | Walking directions to Welling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkham Walkway | Small | Walking directions to Kirkham Walkway |
Based on 89 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 | 63 | £465,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £450,000 | £486 |
| Detached | 1 | £404,000 | £569 |
| Flats | 10 | £258,750 | £384 |
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 | £470,000 | £460,000 |
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 | £424 | £485 | £495 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | 47, High Grove, London, SE18 2PS | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 5, High Grove, London, SE18 2PS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £538,995 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 61, Voce Road, London, SE18 2LW | Terraced | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 56, Landstead Road, London, SE18 2LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £476,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 34, Landstead Road, London, SE18 2LH | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the SE18 2LN postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Willow Dene School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
Willow Dene School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Timbercroft Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2012. | |
Timbercroft Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Greenslade Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2015. | |
Greenslade Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2015
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 2LN
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2LN, 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 2LN records about 73 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE18 2LN in Plumstead Common is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE18 2LN, including Willow Dene School (Outstanding), Timbercroft Primary School (Good) and Greenslade Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 2LN is Welling in TfL zone 4, about 1,549 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2LN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,145 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 2LN 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).