Postcode SE18 3UA is located in a major urban area, within the Shooters Hill ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Woolwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.3% 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.
The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 3UA.
Woolwich South near SE18 3UA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 0.3 mi | Shrewsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shrewsbury Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £822,500 | £445 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £552,750 | £523 |
| Terraced | 29 | £510,000 | £485 |
| Flats | 26 | £297,500 | £436 |
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 | — | £295,000 | £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 | £497 |
| 2026 | — | £445 | £498 | £454 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 3UA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | 8, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ES | Terraced | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 21, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ER | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 11, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3ER | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 78A, Genesta Road, London, SE18 3EU | Flats | Leasehold | £347,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 39, Nithdale Road, London, SE18 3PF | Terraced | Freehold | £615,000 |
In the SE18 3UA postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 3UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Vishnu Store | Herbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZ | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3UA, 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 3UA records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SE18 3UA in Woolwich South is £445,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 3UA, including Plumcroft Primary School (Good), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 3UA is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,229 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 3UA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,250 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 3UA 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).