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SE2 0YB

Wickham Lane

Plumstead Common

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Detailed insights for SE2 0YB

Overview

Postcode SE2 0YB is located in a major urban area, within the Plumstead Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Wickham Lane & Winns Common area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Winns Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wickham Lane & Winns Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wickham Lane & Winns Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £68,844 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from SE2 0YB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickham Lane & Winns Common near SE2 0YB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 0YB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWinns CommonLargeWalking directions to Winns Common
0.3 miRockliffe GardensSmallWalking directions to Rockliffe Gardens
0.4 miSt. Nicholas GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens

Area Profile

Population
517
Population density
8,081.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.49(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.45(-15%)
Vehicle crime
12.42(+33%)
Drugs
7.62(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
31.98%
Other White
84
16.28%
African
71
13.76%
Other Asian
48
9.3%
Caribbean
28
5.43%
Total population: 516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
41.85%
No qualifications
59
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
55
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
10.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 411

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
30%
Owns outright
44
25.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
20.59%
Other forms of private rent
19
11.18%
Other social rented
11
6.47%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Plumstead Common

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£493
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£394K – £504K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plumstead Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced71£465,000£498
Semi-Detached23£450,000£489
Detached1£404,000£569
Flats13£255,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plumstead Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plumstead Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plumstead Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0YB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0YB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20256, Sandycroft, London, SE2 0XYTerracedFreehold£455,000
16 Apr 20252, Rutherglen Road, London, SE2 0XUTerracedFreehold£328,500
11 Jul 202515, Rutherglen Road, London, SE2 0XZSemi-DetachedFreehold£443,000
05 Nov 2025150, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XPTerracedFreehold£865,000
30 Oct 2025154, Wickham Lane, London, SE2 0XPTerracedFreehold£382,000

Schools

In the SE2 0YB postcode area, located within Wickham Lane & Winns Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 0YB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGallions Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRockliffe Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBannockburn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0YB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 0YB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCheers Mini Market79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ETWalking directions to Cheers Mini Market

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 SE2 0YB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Anthony Monteith

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leonie Katherine Barron

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stewart Christie

Plumstead Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardPlumstead CommonE05014088
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wickham Lane & Winns CommonE02006786
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 033AE01001669
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 0YB

Is SE2 0YB (Wickham Lane & Winns Common) safe?

The area around SE2 0YB records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE2 0YB?

The median sale price around SE2 0YB in Wickham Lane & Winns Common is £450,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 0YB?

There are 20 schools close to SE2 0YB, including Gallions Mount Primary School (Good), Rockliffe Manor Primary School (Good) and Bannockburn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SE2 0YB?

SE2 0YB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 0YB (Wickham Lane & Winns Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 0YB is Abena Oppong-Asare (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).