Postcode SE18 4EW 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Arsenal, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woolwich Common.
Woolwich Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from SE18 4EW.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4EW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 10, Engineer Close, London, SE18 4DB | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | Flat 46, Lawson House, Nightingale Place, London, SE18 4HD | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 38, Petrie House, 1, Woolwich Common, London, SE18 4HB | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 135, Nightingale Vale, London, SE18 4EL | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 60, Gunner Lane, London, SE18 6XH | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the SE18 4EW postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Vishnu Store | Herbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZ | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
| 0.4 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
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 4EW, 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 4EW records about 71 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 4EW in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 4EW, including Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good), Eglinton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 4EW is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 1,037 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 4EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,625 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 4EW 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).