Postcode SE18 7AF is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead & Glyndon 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 miles away. There are 16 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from SE18 7AF.
Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE18 7AF 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) in Plumstead & Glyndon area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £698,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £470,000 | £511 |
| Terraced | 68 | £421,250 | £486 |
| Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £321 |
| Flats | 13 | £266,500 | £448 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,004 | £375,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £419,000 | £348,750 |
| 2018 | £238,000 | £515,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £239,750 | £331,500 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £360,000 | £367,500 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £400,000 | £399,000 |
| 2022 | £263,000 | £442,000 | £408,840 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £401,628 | £422,500 |
| 2024 | £257,500 | £382,000 | £420,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £470,000 | £428,000 |
| 2026 | £303,250 | £470,000 | £405,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330 | £403 | £393 |
| 2017 | £376 | £421 | £399 |
| 2018 | £374 | £398 | £397 |
| 2019 | £425 | £455 | £387 |
| 2020 | £390 | £498 | £392 |
| 2021 | £390 | £448 | £413 |
| 2022 | £407 | £492 | £465 |
| 2023 | £427 | £453 | £452 |
| 2024 | £443 | £451 | £456 |
| 2025 | £440 | £557 | £462 |
| 2026 | £395 | £465 | £495 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | 62B, Griffin Road, London, SE18 7QF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 2C, Griffin Road, London, SE18 7QF | Flats | Leasehold | £237,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Lord Derby House, 2B, Griffin Road, London, SE18 7QF | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 33, Griffin Road, London, SE18 7QG | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 140, Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7DY | Other | Freehold | £318,750 |
In the SE18 7AF postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | T. West Supermarket | 4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZ | Walking directions to T. West Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 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 7AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adel Khaireh
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Jit Ranabhat
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Tammy Aghedo
Plumstead & Glyndon - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 7AF 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 7AF in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £404,000 (about £476 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 7AF, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Waterside School (Outstanding) and South Rise Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 7AF is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 73 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 7AF 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 7AF is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adel Khaireh (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jit Ranabhat (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tammy Aghedo (Labour and Co-operative Party).