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SE18 2TW

Upton Road

Plumstead Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 2TW

Overview

Postcode SE18 2TW 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Shooters Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shooters Hill is £77,087 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Shooters Hill near SE18 2TW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 2TW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.9 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 2TW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common
0.2 miShrewsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shrewsbury Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,480.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.81(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.4(-58%)
Vehicle crime
7.84(-16%)
Other theft
6.41(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
39.72%
Other White
47
16.67%
African
30
10.64%
Caribbean
20
7.09%
Indian
14
4.96%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
44.92%
No qualifications
34
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
29.73%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.03%
Owns outright
24
21.62%
Social rents from council
20
18.02%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

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 2TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 2TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202618, Upton Road, London, SE18 2TWFlatsLeasehold£255,000
04 Jul 202578, Admaston Road, London, SE18 2TRTerracedFreehold£447,500
18 Jun 202651A, Plum Lane, London, SE18 3AGFlatsLeasehold£217,700
13 Nov 202573, Plum Lane, London, SE18 3AGTerracedFreehold£345,000
22 Sept 202573, Plum Lane, London, SE18 3AGTerracedFreehold£325,500

Schools

In the SE18 2TW postcode area, located within Shooters Hill, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 2TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPlumcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenslade Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 2TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 2TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miPremier59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QUWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miPremier72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SHWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2TW, 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)Shooters HillE02000332
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 020CE01001681
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 2TW

Is SE18 2TW (Shooters Hill) safe?

The area around SE18 2TW 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 2TW?

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

What schools are near SE18 2TW?

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

What is the nearest station to SE18 2TW?

The closest station to SE18 2TW is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,341 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 2TW?

SE18 2TW 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).

Who represents SE18 2TW (Shooters Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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