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SE18 3RD

Plumstead Common Road

Shooters Hill

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Detailed insights for SE18 3RD

Overview

Postcode SE18 3RD is located in a major urban area, within the Shooters Hill 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 0.6 miles away. There are 17 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
28.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% 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 3RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich South near SE18 3RD 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 Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 3RD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
10,526.3 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
165
45.58%
African
43
11.88%
Other White
23
6.35%
Indian
20
5.52%
Other
16
4.42%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
38.93%
No qualifications
87
29.19%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
23.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
23.44%
Other social rented
29
22.66%
Owns outright
26
20.31%
Social rents from council
7
5.47%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Shooters Hill

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £550K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Shooters Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shooters Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£822,500£445
Semi-Detached10£552,750£523
Terraced29£510,000£485
Flats26£297,500£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shooters Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467,498£325,000£449,250£420,000
2017£540,000£290,500£477,500£451,750
2018£417,500£289,750£486,500£397,500
2019£600,000£240,000£475,500£420,000
2020£720,000£267,625£520,000£426,000
2021£750,000£280,000£525,000£450,000
2022£620,000£313,500£600,000£485,000
2023£679,000£285,000£525,000£525,000
2024£649,000£280,000£580,000£473,200
2025£835,000£275,000£595,000£505,000
2026£295,000£525,000£573,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£549£448£356£433
2017£494£472£466£448
2018£420£409£466£443
2019£494£406£459£422
2020£579£422£475£444
2021£448£419£498£452
2022£588£453£572£505
2023£574£443£516£510
2024£543£426£556£483
2025£536£447£514£497
2026£445£498£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shooters Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 2026105, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 3AUOtherFreehold£8,000
15 Jul 2025134, Barnfield Gardens, London, SE18 3QZFlatsLeasehold£240,000
20 Mar 202516A, St Margarets Grove, London, SE18 7RLFlatsLeasehold£373,000
11 Apr 2025248A, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JPFlatsLeasehold£280,000
30 Jul 2025Flat D, 237, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JWFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the SE18 3RD postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNotre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 3RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miPremier72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SHWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBBN Mini Mart81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TTWalking directions to BBN Mini Mart

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 3RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Max Green

Shooters Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tamasin Rhymes

Shooters Hill - 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
WardShooters HillE05014089
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 3RD

Is SE18 3RD (Woolwich South) safe?

The area around SE18 3RD 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 3RD?

The median sale price around SE18 3RD in Woolwich South is £445,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 3RD?

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

What is the nearest station to SE18 3RD?

The closest station to SE18 3RD is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 939 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 3RD?

SE18 3RD 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 3RD (Woolwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3RD is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Max Green (Green Party) and Tamasin Rhymes (Green Party).