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SE18 3ST

Woolwich Common

Greenwich

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Detailed insights for SE18 3ST

Overview

Postcode SE18 3ST is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward 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 305.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woolwich Common is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Woolwich Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
306
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Woolwich Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 305.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

30.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Woolwich Common is £47,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

High

Woolwich Common near SE18 3ST has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 3ST
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
1 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 3ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoolwich CommonLargeWalking directions to Woolwich Common

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
11,861.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
28.31%
African
95
21.35%
Other White
71
15.96%
Other Black
25
5.62%
Other Asian
25
5.62%
Total population: 445

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
29.09%
Owns with a mortgage
39
23.64%
Social rents from council
38
23.03%
Owns outright
22
13.33%
Other social rented
13
7.88%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Woolwich Common

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £404,500 in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats39£350,000
Semi-Detached1£575,000
Terraced16£445,500

10 year median price trend in Woolwich Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Schools

In the SE18 3ST postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 3ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEglinton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryNotre Dame Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusShooters Hill Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 3ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVishnu StoreHerbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZWalking directions to Vishnu Store
0.3 miPremier72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SHWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miVishnu StoreShooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RLWalking directions to Vishnu Store

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.