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SE18 3PP

Herbert Road

Shooters Hill

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Detailed insights for SE18 3PP

Overview

Postcode SE18 3PP is located in a major urban area, within the Shooters Hill ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Common area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shrewsbury Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Woolwich Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.6%

Approximately 36.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich Common near SE18 3PP 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 Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 3PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.9 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 3PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShrewsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shrewsbury Park

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
12,363.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.46(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.31(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7.32(-22%)
Drugs
6.8(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
28.54%
African
115
24.31%
Other White
49
10.36%
Caribbean
41
8.67%
Other Asian
27
5.71%
Total population: 473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
39.34%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.01%
No qualifications
55
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
32.18%
Social rents from council
52
25.74%
Owns with a mortgage
42
20.79%
Other social rented
22
10.89%
Owns outright
15
7.43%
Total households: 202

Property prices in Shooters Hill

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £550K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Shooters Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shooters Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£822,500£445
Semi-Detached10£552,750£523
Terraced29£510,000£485
Flats26£297,500£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shooters Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467,498£325,000£449,250£420,000
2017£540,000£290,500£477,500£451,750
2018£417,500£289,750£486,500£397,500
2019£600,000£240,000£475,500£420,000
2020£720,000£267,625£520,000£426,000
2021£750,000£280,000£525,000£450,000
2022£620,000£313,500£600,000£485,000
2023£679,000£285,000£525,000£525,000
2024£649,000£280,000£580,000£473,200
2025£835,000£275,000£595,000£505,000
2026£295,000£525,000£573,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£549£448£356£433
2017£494£472£466£448
2018£420£409£466£443
2019£494£406£459£422
2020£579£422£475£444
2021£448£419£498£452
2022£588£453£572£505
2023£574£443£516£510
2024£543£426£556£483
2025£536£447£514£497
2026£445£498£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shooters Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shooters Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025100A, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3PPFlatsLeasehold£253,000
24 Jun 202578A, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3PPFlatsLeasehold£225,000
25 Mar 2025Flat B, 96, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3PPFlatsLeasehold£167,500
25 Mar 2025Flat C, 96, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3PPFlatsLeasehold£250,000
29 Apr 202531, Ripon Road, London, SE18 3QJTerracedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the SE18 3PP postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 3PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNotre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEglinton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryPlumcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 3PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miVishnu StoreHerbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZWalking directions to Vishnu Store
0.4 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Max Green

Shooters Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tamasin Rhymes

Shooters Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardShooters HillE05014089
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich CommonE02000327
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 015AE01001698
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 3PP

Is SE18 3PP (Woolwich Common) safe?

The area around SE18 3PP records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SE18 3PP?

The median sale price around SE18 3PP in Woolwich Common is £445,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 3PP?

There are 19 schools close to SE18 3PP, including Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good), Eglinton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Plumcroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 3PP?

The closest station to SE18 3PP is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,185 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 3PP?

SE18 3PP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 3PP (Woolwich Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3PP is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Max Green (Green Party) and Tamasin Rhymes (Green Party).