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SE18 3AT

Plumstead Common Road

Woolwich Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 3AT

Overview

Postcode SE18 3AT is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.5 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Woolwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich South near SE18 3AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 3AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.6 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
13,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.25(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.17(-3%)
Public order
10.13(+50%)
Other theft
8.44(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.02(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
33.45%
African
57
19.66%
Other White
37
12.76%
Other Asian
23
7.93%
Caribbean
17
5.86%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
26.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
24.15%
No qualifications
52
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.78%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
29.2%
Other social rented
29
25.66%
Social rents from council
25
22.12%
Owns outright
12
10.62%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.08%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Woolwich Common

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £435K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £795,999.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£430,000£459
Flats34£302,500£524

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£260,000£330,000
2017£365,000£360,000
2018£381,250£390,000
2019£343,750£390,000
2020£422,500£387,500
2021£373,750£380,000
2022£369,000£398,500
2023£335,000£385,000
2024£330,000£430,500
2025£340,000£460,000
2026£310,000£427,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£412£358
2017£520£363
2018£539£389
2019£517£398
2020£542£369
2021£507£399
2022£604£423
2023£508£398
2024£519£443
2025£523£461
2026£508£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 2026105, Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 3AUOtherFreehold£8,000
11 Apr 2025248A, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JPFlatsLeasehold£280,000
30 Jul 2025Flat D, 237, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JWFlatsLeasehold£255,000
25 Jun 2025231, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7JWTerracedFreehold£775,000
15 Jul 2025134, Barnfield Gardens, London, SE18 3QZFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the SE18 3AT postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNotre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miBBN Mini Mart81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TTWalking directions to BBN Mini Mart
0.4 miPJ Off Licence1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SAWalking directions to PJ Off Licence

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 SE18 3AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Okereke

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Elizabeth Ige

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich CommonE05014093
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich SouthE02000323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 011DE01001700
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 3AT

Is SE18 3AT (Woolwich South) safe?

The area around SE18 3AT records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE18 3AT?

The median sale price around SE18 3AT in Woolwich South is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 3AT?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 3AT, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Nightingale Primary School (Good) and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 3AT?

The closest station to SE18 3AT is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 877 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 3AT?

SE18 3AT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 3AT (Woolwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3AT is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Okereke (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Elizabeth Ige (Labour and Co-operative Party).