Postcode SE18 2RB is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Shooters Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shooters Hill is £77,087 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Shooters Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Shooters Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shooters Hill is £77,087 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 2RB.
Shooters Hill near SE18 2RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.3 mi | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
| 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 2RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 41, Chelsworth Drive, London, SE18 2RB | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 43, Chelsworth Drive, London, SE18 2RB | Terraced | Freehold | £542,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 74, Chelsworth Drive, London, SE18 2RA | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 42, Chelsworth Drive, London, SE18 2RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £531,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 62, Chelsworth Drive, London, SE18 2RA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the SE18 2RB postcode area, located within Shooters Hill, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 2 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | The Slade Store | 10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to The Slade Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2RB, 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 2RB records about 55 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE18 2RB in Shooters Hill is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 2RB, including Greenslade Primary School (Good), Plumstead Manor School (Requires improvement) and Plumcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 2RB is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,321 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 2RB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,552 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 2RB 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).