Postcode SE18 2PU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year. The nearest station is Welling located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Shrewsbury Park.
Plumstead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,933 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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 2PU.
Plumstead South near SE18 2PU 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 | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkham Walkway | Small | Walking directions to Kirkham Walkway |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Plumstead Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £253,000 up to £759,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £293,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £475,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £429,500 |
10 year median price trend in Plumstead Common
In the SE18 2PU postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2PU
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.