Postcode SE18 4BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common area 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 median sale price in Woolwich Common is £395,000 (around £488 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £435,000. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 England, 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 4BQ.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4BQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 1 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
| 0.5 mi | Charlton Park | Large | Walking directions to Charlton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Maryon Wilson Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Wilson Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £795,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £435,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 28 | £295,000 | £529 |
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 | £302,500 | £437,500 |
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 | £495 | £430 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 57A, Hillreach, London, SE18 4AL | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 70, Little Heath, London, SE7 8BH | Detached | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 54, Little Heath, London, SE7 8BH | Terraced | Freehold | £980,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | The Woodman, 93, Little Heath, London, SE7 8HA | Other | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 43, Greenhill Court, Greenhill Terrace, London, SE18 4BS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the SE18 4BQ postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mulgrave Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Woodhill Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Cardwell Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 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 4BQ, 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 4BQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SE18 4BQ in Woolwich Common is £395,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 4BQ, including Mulgrave Primary School (Good), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 4BQ is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 902 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 4BQ 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 4BQ 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).