Downend, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SE18 3NB.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Downend, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 5 Aug 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £488,571. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Downend range from £325,000 to £700,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Downend compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downend has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SE18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £488,571 | 5 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Downend
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Downend SE18 3NB | 5 Aug 2024 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Downend SE18 3NB | 1 Nov 2022 | £600,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Downend SE18 3NB | 19 Oct 2022 | £700,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Downend SE18 3NB | 14 Oct 2022 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Downend SE18 3NB | 25 Sep 2020 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Downend SE18 3NB | 15 Sep 2017 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Downend SE18 3NB | 24 May 2017 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Downend | £425,000 (May 2017) → £500,000 (Aug 2024) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Downend | £360,000 (Sep 2020) → £600,000 (Nov 2022) | +67% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Downend | £325,000 (Sep 2017) → £510,000 (Oct 2022) | +57% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downend
Crime
437 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downend 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 | 164 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 |
| Vehicle crime | 46 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Burglary | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downend is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames from Woolwich Arsenal to Deptford Creek Flood alert area
- Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich Flood alert area
- River Darent from Westerham to Dartford 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 Downend
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumcroft Primary School 1,056 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Eglinton Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 184 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill 207 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 164 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nightingale Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ark Greenwich Free School 615 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 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
- Woolwich Arsenal station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Falconwood station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Plumstead station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- King George V DLR Station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eaglesfield Road (->N, EGLINTON HILL) 1 min walk
- Eaglesfield Road (->S, SHREWSBURY LANE) 1 min walk
- Brent Road (SE18) (->N, EGLINTON HILL) 2 min walk
- Brent Road (SE18) (->S, BRENT ROAD) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- All Saints Medical Centre Pms
13A Ripon Road, Plumstead, London · 0.4 mi - St Marks Pms
24 Wrottesley Road, Plumstead, London · 0.5 mi - Waverley Pms
37 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London · 0.9 mi - Glyndon Pms
Glyndon Medical Centre, 188 Ann Street, London · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Herbert Road · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Links · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shooters Hill - Brook House · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Woolwich Extra · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Herbert Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Geepharm Chemists · 0.5 mi
- Burrage Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Plumstead Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Garland Road Dental Centre · 0.8 mi
- Slade Dental Practice · 0.8 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 751 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,800 |
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 Downend
Ethnic group
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.3% | 55.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 27.1% | 21% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.5% | 6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 4.2% |
Religion
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.9% | 44.7% |
| No religion | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.6% | 37.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.2% | 45.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.9% | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 52.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.2% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 40.3% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.1% | 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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Estate agents near Downend
- P. K. Sales & Lettings 1.0 mi
- Benham & Reeves 1.2 mi
- Westmount Estates 1.2 mi
- Foxtons 1.3 mi
- Vanquish London Real Estate 1.3 mi
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