Postcode SE18 4LH 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 295 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 Eltham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolwich Common.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from SE18 4LH.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eltham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
| 0.5 mi | Hornfair Park | Large | Walking directions to Hornfair Park |
| 0.2 mi | Eltham Common | Medium | Walking directions to Eltham 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 25, Galton House, 414, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LN | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Flat 23, Florence House, Royal Herbert Pavilions, London, SE18 4PP | Flats | Leasehold | £302,500 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Flat 11, Sidney House, Royal Herbert Pavilions, London, SE18 4PP | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 55, Gilbert Close, London, SE18 4PT | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 27, Elizabeth Fry Place, London, SE18 4LA | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 |
In the SE18 4LH postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 386 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 428-430 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Omkar Food & Wine | 418 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UD | Walking directions to Omkar Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Vishnu Store | Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RL | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
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 4LH, 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 4LH records about 295 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4LH in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE18 4LH, including Ark Greenwich Free School (Outstanding), Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (Good) and Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SE18 4LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,320 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 4LH 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).