Postcode SE18 4BN 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 average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Dockyard, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolwich Common.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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 4BN.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
| 0.5 mi | Maryon Wilson Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Wilson Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £430,000 | £459 |
| Flats | 34 | £302,500 | £524 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 43, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 41, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 57A, Hillreach, London, SE18 4AL | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, 65, Woodrow, London, SE18 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the SE18 4BN postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Cambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Queen Victoria | 118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XY | Walking directions to Queen Victoria |
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 4BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Okereke
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Elizabeth Ige
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 4BN records about 66 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SE18 4BN in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE18 4BN, including Mulgrave Primary School (Good), Charlton Park Academy (Good) and Woodhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 4BN is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 765 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 4BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,003 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 4BN 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).