Felspar Close London, Greenwich
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE18), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20800565.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (C: 23, D: 12, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Greenwich costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Plumstead, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Plumstead Common, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Plumstead H/C Pms, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 352 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2020 | 4 SE18 1LW | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2018 | 1 SE18 1LW | Terraced | £240,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2014 | 3 SE18 1LW | Terraced | £206,000 |
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (34); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (30); 1967-1975 (7); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1, Felspar Close
- 4, Felspar Close
- Flat 1 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 5 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 6 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 7 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 9 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 10 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 11 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 16 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 19 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 21 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 26 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 27 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 28 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 31 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 33 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 36 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 37 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 39 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 40 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 41 Marble House, Felspar Close
- Flat 43 Marble House, Felspar Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Greenwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,639 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,576 | £3,045 | £3,513 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 1,440 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Plumstead Common (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- ōLand rear of 2-36 Bevan Rd Abbey Woodō: up to 11 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 64 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead: up to 7 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- ō2a Kirkham St Plumsteadō: up to 6 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE18 1LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE18 1LW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 37 m and 43 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE18 1LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE18 1LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Plumstead 923,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Abbey Wood 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Welling 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rutherglen Road Plumstead Common | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Abery Street Temporary Car Park | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 38.8 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plumstead H/C Pms | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plumstead Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denvolve | 320 m |
| Hospital | Memorial Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plumstead Common 38 ha | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bostall Heath 72 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,850 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cooks Farm Allotments 1.6 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 116 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burial mound on Winns Common, Plumstead, a scheduled monument, 280 m south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burial mound on Winns Common, Plumstead | Scheduled monument | 280 m south-west |
| Church of St Nicholas (Plumstead) | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 7 km (4.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 340 m south |
| Bostall Woods | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Hill Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Gallions Reach | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Gallions Point | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
None of the street's 51 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Greenwich: see them on the Greenwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Conway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Timbercroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plumstead Manor School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Rise Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjabi Village SE18 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plumstead Day Nursery SE18 1JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Premier SE18 1JN | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| GRIZZLYS PLUMSTEAD LIMITED SE18 1HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Express Kebab House SE18 1JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Station kebab house SE18 1JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| M3 Ent Promotions Ltd SE18 1JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Expo International Supermarket SE18 1JN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Nov 2025 |
| FLAVOURS OF SPICE SE2 0XJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| East Ocean SE2 0XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| New Flavors Caribbean restaurant & wine bar SE18 1JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Meghna Tandoori SE18 1JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2026 |
| M&S Food and Wine SE18 1JX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Costcutter SE2 0XJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Yesemek SE18 1HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Vehicle crime | 39 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rockmount Road (87); On or near Spinel Close (80); On or near Granite Street (66); On or near Felspar Close (51); On or near Bargate Close (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 74% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 20% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 45% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Winn Common Road · Purrett Road · Spinel Close · Rockmount Road · Bargate Close · Granite Street · Quinnel Close · Riverdale Road · Rippolson Road · Heath Villas · Saunders Road · The Dell
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.