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SE18 2SS

Plumstead Common Road

Plumstead Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 2SS

Overview

Postcode SE18 2SS is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Glyndon area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.7 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich Glyndon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woolwich Glyndon has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15%

Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich Glyndon near SE18 2SS 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 2SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 2SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common
0.4 miShrewsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shrewsbury Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
6,188.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.32(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.21(-36%)
Vehicle crime
11.1(+18%)
Drugs
5.55(-10%)
Public order
5.55(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
34.46%
African
60
16.95%
Other Asian
39
11.02%
Other White
33
9.32%
Indian
28
7.91%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
46.64%
No qualifications
65
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.36%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
34.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
26.14%
Owns outright
35
22.88%
Other social rented
14
9.15%
Social rents from council
9
5.88%
Total households: 153

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 2SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 2025100, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 3RETerracedFreehold£739,000
04 Aug 20252, Colum Terrace, London, SE18 3RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
05 Jan 20269, Plum Lane, London, SE18 3AFFlatsLeasehold£315,000
28 Mar 2025124 - 126, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2ULOtherFreehold£500,000
29 Apr 202675, Wernbrook Street, London, SE18 7RUTerracedLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SE18 2SS postcode area, located within Woolwich Glyndon, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 2SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPlumcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 2SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miRoundhouse Food and Wine1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QTWalking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine

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 2SS, 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)Woolwich GlyndonE02000321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 009DE01001637
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 2SS

Is SE18 2SS (Woolwich Glyndon) safe?

The area around SE18 2SS records about 67 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE18 2SS?

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

What schools are near SE18 2SS?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 2SS, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Nightingale Primary School (Good) and Plumcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 2SS?

The closest station to SE18 2SS is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,063 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 2SS?

SE18 2SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 2SS (Woolwich Glyndon) in Parliament and on the local council?

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