Postcode SE18 9LZ 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 high crime levels, with around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located 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 6,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead Common & Riverside has a high crime rate, with approximately 139.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £49,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from SE18 9LZ.
Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE18 9LZ 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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 95 | £342,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £323,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £359,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Thamesmead
In the SE18 9LZ 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 9LZ
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.