Postcode SE18 2SL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Plumstead South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Plumstead South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% 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.
The average income per household in Plumstead South is £66,225 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 2SL.
Plumstead South near SE18 2SL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.5 mi | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | Winns Common | Large | Walking directions to Winns Common |
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 2SL postcode area, located within Plumstead South, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 2 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | The Slade Store | 10 The Slade, Plumstead, London, SE18 2NB | Walking directions to The Slade Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
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.