Postcode SE18 6ZB is located in a major urban area, within the West Thamesmead ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead Common & Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from SE18 6ZB.
Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE18 6ZB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £465,000 | £482 |
| Terraced | 33 | £365,000 | £508 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £357,500 | £590 |
| Flats | 38 | £272,500 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £240,000 | £345,000 | £293,498 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £265,000 | £287,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | — | £260,000 | £379,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £257,000 | £335,000 | £355,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £245,000 | £355,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £260,000 | £282,500 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £275,000 | £407,500 | £347,500 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £325,000 | £433,750 | £367,500 |
| 2024 | £590,000 | £375,000 | £311,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £408,000 | £336,500 | £330,000 | £358,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £288,750 | £400,000 | £442,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £316 | £385 | £509 | £448 |
| 2017 | £440 | £414 | £475 | £427 |
| 2018 | — | £388 | £469 | £435 |
| 2019 | £438 | £369 | £451 | £396 |
| 2020 | £543 | £372 | £452 | £450 |
| 2021 | £555 | £383 | £397 | £458 |
| 2022 | £516 | £429 | £564 | £505 |
| 2023 | £520 | £483 | £523 | £514 |
| 2024 | £609 | £560 | £592 | £545 |
| 2025 | £386 | £576 | £519 | £534 |
| 2026 | £482 | £400 | £622 | £472 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6ZB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 140, Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7DY | Other | Freehold | £318,750 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 507, Kubrick House, 2, Pilkington Terrace, London, SE28 0FL | Flats | Leasehold | £299,760 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 301, Kubrick House, 2, Pilkington Terrace, London, SE28 0FL | Flats | Leasehold | £299,760 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | Flat 403, Dray House 2, Langham Grove, London, SE28 0FY | Flats | Leasehold | £346,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 303, Dray House, 2, Langham Grove, London, SE28 0FY | Flats | Leasehold | £203,926 |
In the SE18 6ZB postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6ZB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | T. West Supermarket | 4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZ | Walking directions to T. West Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
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 6ZB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jahdia Spencer
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Nathan Baffour-Awuah
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6ZB records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around SE18 6ZB in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 6ZB, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and Waterside School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6ZB is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 113 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 6ZB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 6ZB is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jahdia Spencer (Labour Party) and Nathan Baffour-Awuah (Labour Party).