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SE18 2RS

Plumstead Common Road

Plumstead Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 2RS

Overview

Postcode SE18 2RS 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 average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 Plumstead, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Plumstead South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Plumstead South has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 2RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Plumstead South near SE18 2RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 2RS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.9 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 2RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common
0.4 miShrewsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shrewsbury Park
0.4 miKirkham WalkwaySmallWalking directions to Kirkham Walkway

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
12,524.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.15(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.86(-11%)
Shoplifting
18.7(+87%)
Vehicle crime
9.03(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
33.6%
Pakistani
53
14.02%
African
40
10.58%
Other White
34
8.99%
Indian
26
6.88%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
48.84%
No qualifications
58
19.27%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
25.17%
Owns outright
35
24.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.28%
Other social rented
23
16.08%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.29%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Plumstead Common

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£394K – £504K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced71£465,000£498
Semi-Detached23£450,000£489
Detached1£404,000£569
Flats13£255,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025226, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSTerracedFreehold£625,000
22 Jan 202616, Macoma Terrace, London, SE18 2QNTerracedFreehold£425,000
01 Jul 20254, Macoma Terrace, London, SE18 2QNTerracedFreehold£650,000
25 Apr 2025183, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UJTerracedFreehold£410,000
17 Nov 202557, Tuam Road, London, SE18 2QXTerracedFreehold£579,000

Schools

In the SE18 2RS postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 2RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPlumstead Manor SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryGreenslade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 2RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QUWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCostcutter2 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miThe Slade Store10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NBWalking directions to The Slade Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 2RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Anthony Monteith

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leonie Katherine Barron

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stewart Christie

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardPlumstead CommonE05014088
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plumstead SouthE02000329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 017BE01001683
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 2RS

Is SE18 2RS (Plumstead South) safe?

The area around SE18 2RS records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 2RS?

The median sale price around SE18 2RS in Plumstead South is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 2RS?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 2RS, including Plumstead Manor School (Requires improvement), Greenslade Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 2RS?

The closest station to SE18 2RS is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,059 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 2RS?

SE18 2RS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 2RS (Plumstead South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 2RS 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).