Postcode SE18 4HU is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 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 Arsenal, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,778 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from SE18 4HU.
Woolwich South near SE18 4HU 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | Flat 46, Lawson House, Nightingale Place, London, SE18 4HD | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 60, Gunner Lane, London, SE18 6XH | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 24, Gunner Lane, London, SE18 6XH | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 47, Petrie House, Woolwich Common, London, SE18 4HB | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 38, Petrie House, 1, Woolwich Common, London, SE18 4HB | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SE18 4HU postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Notre Dame Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Eglinton Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Nightingale Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Apr 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 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 4HU, 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 4HU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE18 4HU in Woolwich Common is £395,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE18 4HU, including Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good), Eglinton Primary School (Outstanding) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 4HU is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 947 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 4HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,778 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 4HU 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).