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SE18 4BN

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Woolwich Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 4BN

Overview

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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Woolwich Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

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.

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 4BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich Common near SE18 4BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 4BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 4BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWoolwich CommonLargeWalking directions to Woolwich Common
0.5 miMaryon Wilson ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Wilson Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
485.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.3(+2%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.26(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.56(+67%)
Other theft
6.14(-46%)
Burglary
5.46(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
57.86%
Other White
32
11.43%
Other Asian
19
6.79%
African
13
4.64%
Irish
8
2.86%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.89%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.77%
No qualifications
21
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
35.05%
Other forms of private rent
31
31.96%
Owns with a mortgage
19
19.59%
Other social rented
5
5.15%
Owns outright
4
4.12%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Woolwich Common

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £435K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£430,000£459
Flats34£302,500£524

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Common

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 43, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BSFlatsLeasehold£250,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 6, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BSFlatsLeasehold£250,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 41, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
30 Oct 202557A, Hillreach, London, SE18 4ALFlatsLeasehold£145,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 9, 65, Woodrow, London, SE18 5DHFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the SE18 4BN postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 4BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMulgrave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCharlton Park AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 4BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLittle Heath Supermarket93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HAWalking directions to Little Heath Supermarket
0.2 miTesco ExpressCambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMaceGreenwich, SE18 4EPWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miQueen Victoria118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XYWalking directions to Queen Victoria

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 4BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Okereke

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Elizabeth Ige

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich CommonE05014093
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich CommonE02000327
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 015BE01001699
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 4BN

Is SE18 4BN (Woolwich Common) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SE18 4BN?

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.

What schools are near SE18 4BN?

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.

What is the nearest station to SE18 4BN?

The closest station to SE18 4BN is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 765 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 4BN?

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).

Who represents SE18 4BN (Woolwich Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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