Postcode SE18 3PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Shooters Hill area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 295 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year. The median sale price in Shooters Hill is £447,500 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £553,500. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woolwich Common.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,320 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.9% 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.
The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 3PZ.
Woolwich Common near SE18 3PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 (about £465 per square foot) in Shooters Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,100,000 | £541 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £550,500 | £523 |
| Terraced | 32 | £510,000 | £471 |
| Flats | 26 | £300,000 | £451 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | £310,000 | £525,000 | £573,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £495 |
| 2026 | — | £465 | £582 | £462 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 27, Paget Rise, London, SE18 3QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £610,316 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 165, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3QE | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat A, 175, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3QE | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 173, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3QE | Other | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 141, Herbert Road, London, SE18 3QE | Flats | Leasehold | £322,500 |
In the SE18 3PZ postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Eglinton Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Shooters Hill Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2017. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 3PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Vishnu Store | Herbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZ | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Vishnu Store | Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RL | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE18 3PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Max Green
Shooters Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Tamasin Rhymes
Shooters Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 3PZ records about 295 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE18 3PZ in Shooters Hill is £447,500 (about £465 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 3PZ, including Eglinton Primary School (Outstanding), Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 3PZ is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,453 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 3PZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 3PZ 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).