Postcode SE18 3RF 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.
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.
Woolwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 3RF.
Woolwich South near SE18 3RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.4 mi | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 71 | £465,000 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £450,000 | £489 |
| Detached | 1 | £404,000 | £569 |
| Flats | 13 | £255,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 2, Colum Terrace, London, SE18 3RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 100, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 3RE | Terraced | Freehold | £739,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 22, Vambery Road, London, SE18 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 17, Vambery Road, London, SE18 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 13, Vambery Road, London, SE18 3HA | Terraced | Freehold | £664,000 |
In the SE18 3RF postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE18 3RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Monteith
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Leonie Katherine Barron
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Stewart Christie
Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 3RF 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.
The median sale price around SE18 3RF in Woolwich South is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 3RF, 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.
The closest station to SE18 3RF is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,113 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 3RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3RF 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).