Benares Road, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SE18 1HU, SE18 1HY, SE18 1HT.
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At a glance
33 property sales on Benares Road, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £397,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £408,820. Average sale prices rose from £307,500 in 2016 to £397,500 in 2026 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 47% below the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% terraced, 21% flat, 3% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Benares Road range from £183,000 to £511,000. 68% of homes sold here were freehold and 32% leasehold.
House prices on Benares Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SE18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 68% freehold and 32% leasehold across 57 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £408,820 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Flat | 7 | £231,500 | 26 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £300,000 | 7 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Benares Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 29 Jul 2026 | £680,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 125, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 30 Jun 2026 | £446,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 2 Jun 2026 | £480,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 147, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 28 May 2026 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 26 May 2026 | £266,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 14 Apr 2026 | £475,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 14 Oct 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 26 Sep 2025 | £511,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76A, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 3 Sep 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 76A, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 3 Sep 2025 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 167, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 18 Aug 2025 | £465,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat A, 138, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 11 Jul 2025 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 71, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 27 Mar 2025 | £455,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 157, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 25 Oct 2024 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 101, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 4 Jul 2024 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 149, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 10 Jun 2024 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 30 Aug 2023 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 161, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 17 Jul 2023 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 12 May 2023 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 24 Apr 2023 | £457,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 138A, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 29 Mar 2023 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 157, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 27 Mar 2023 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 134, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 20 Feb 2023 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 125, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 13 Oct 2022 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 7 Oct 2022 | £384,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat A, 138, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 21 Jul 2022 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 21 Jul 2022 | £485,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, 47, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 21 Jul 2022 | £485,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 21 Jul 2022 | £485,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 6, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 20 Jun 2022 | £206,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 87, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 5 Jan 2022 | £465,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 138, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 30 Jul 2021 | £203,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 25 May 2021 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 14 May 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 8 Feb 2021 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 12 Nov 2020 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 120, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 7 Aug 2020 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 66, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 27 Jul 2020 | £397,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 24 Feb 2020 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 28 Nov 2019 | £327,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Benares Road SE18 1HX | 11 Jul 2019 | £387,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 147, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 25 Mar 2019 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 151A, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 18 Oct 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 132, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 26 Sep 2018 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 25 Apr 2018 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 115, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 27 Mar 2018 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 95, Benares Road SE18 1HU | 23 Feb 2018 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Benares Road SE18 1HY | 8 Jan 2018 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Benares Road SE18 1HZ | 30 Nov 2017 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 112, Benares Road SE18 1HT | 22 Nov 2017 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Benares Road | £375,000 (May 2021) → £680,000 (Jul 2026) | +81% over 5 yrs |
| 125, Benares Road | £415,000 (Oct 2022) → £446,000 (Jun 2026) | +7% over 4 yrs |
| 147, Benares Road | £360,000 (Mar 2019) → £500,000 (May 2026) | +39% over 7 yrs |
| 27, Benares Road | £340,000 (May 2021) → £511,000 (Sep 2025) | +50% over 4 yrs |
| Flat A, 138, Benares Road | £154,000 (Aug 2017) → £150,000 (Jul 2022) → £170,000 (Jul 2025) | +10% over 8 yrs |
| 157, Benares Road | £240,000 (Mar 2023) → £230,000 (Oct 2024) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 138, Benares Road | £183,000 (Feb 2017) → £203,000 (Jul 2021) | +11% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Benares Road
Crime
666 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benares Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 197 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 |
| Vehicle crime | 92 |
| Other theft | 50 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Public order | 28 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benares Road is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames from Erith High Street East to Woolwich Arsenal Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from Dartford Creek and The Mardyke to the Thames Barrier Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames from The Mardyke to Barking Creek Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benares Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Independent School | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bannockburn Primary School 879 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–25 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School 371 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Paul's Academy 1,066 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Conway Primary School 430 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School 115 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 314 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Plumstead station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Abbey Wood (London) station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Woolwich Arsenal station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- King George V DLR Station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bannockburn School (Stop L, CHURCH MANORWAY) 2 min walk
- Bannockburn School (Stop WB, CHURCH MANORWAY) 2 min walk
- Purrett Road (Stop H, PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET) 3 min walk
- Purrett Road (Stop G, PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bannockburn Surgery
20-22 Bannockburn Road, London · 0.2 mi - Plumstead And Wickham Lane Surgery
141 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London · 0.3 mi - Plumstead H/C Pms
Tewson Road, London · 0.4 mi - Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand)
111 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Plumstead · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Plumstead Lakedale Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Abbeywood · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Plumstead Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Plumstead Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Chase Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Temple Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Denvolve · 0.1 mi
- Riverside Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- J K S Dental Care · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 34.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 711 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,193 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Greenwich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Benares Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31.4% | 13.2% |
| White | 31.3% | 55.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 25.6% | 21% |
| Other ethnic group | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 6% |
Religion
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 39.1% | 44.7% |
| No religion | 16.1% | 32.6% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 4% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.9% | 62.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 53.1% | 37.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.1% | 45.7% |
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 16.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 8% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.5% |
General health
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 52.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.3% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 11.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.1% | 3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Greenwich.
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