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SE18 3EY

Vernham Road

Plumstead Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 3EY

Overview

Postcode SE18 3EY is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.7 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Woolwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 3EY.

Flood risk

Very low

Woolwich South near SE18 3EY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 3EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.8 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common
0.3 miShrewsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shrewsbury Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
10,661.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.04(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.22(-21%)
Other theft
18.8(+64%)
Public order
10.92(+62%)
Vehicle crime
9.1(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
43.79%
African
55
18.97%
Indian
38
13.1%
Other White
20
6.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.83%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
47.92%
No qualifications
41
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
25.64%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.79%
Owns outright
25
21.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.37%
Social rents from council
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

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 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2026Flat A, 75, Vernham Road, London, SE18 3EYFlatsLeasehold£260,000
12 Sept 202557, Vernham Road, London, SE18 3EYOtherFreehold£525,000
17 Jul 202553, Vernham Road, London, SE18 3EYTerracedFreehold£610,000
17 Apr 2025First Floor Flat, 31, Vernham Road, London, SE18 3EYFlatsLeasehold£325,000
05 Sept 202518C, Vernham Road, London, SE18 3EZFlatsLeasehold£287,000

Schools

In the SE18 3EY postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPlumcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3EY

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

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 3EY, 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

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardPlumstead CommonE05014088
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich SouthE02000323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 011FE01001704
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 3EY

Is SE18 3EY (Woolwich South) safe?

The area around SE18 3EY records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE18 3EY?

The median sale price around SE18 3EY in Woolwich 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 3EY?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 3EY, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Plumcroft Primary School (Good) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 3EY?

The closest station to SE18 3EY is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,158 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 3EY?

SE18 3EY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 3EY (Woolwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3EY is Matthew Pennycook (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).