Postcode SE18 4HS 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 very high crime levels, with around 251.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Woolwich Common.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from SE18 4HS.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4HS 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 1 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £411,000 in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £795,999.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 34 | £361,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Common
In the SE18 4HS postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vishnu Store | Herbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZ | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.