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SE18 4LX

Shooters Hill Road

Kidbrooke Park

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Detailed insights for SE18 4LX

Overview

Postcode SE18 4LX is located in a major urban area, within the Kidbrooke Park ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Hornfair Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year. The nearest station is Charlton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hornfair Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hornfair Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hornfair Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hornfair Park is £70,574 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from SE18 4LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Hornfair Park near SE18 4LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Charlton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 4LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
0.9 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 4LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHornfair ParkLargeWalking directions to Hornfair Park
0.4 miHervey Road Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to Hervey Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
6,690.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.62(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.27(-17%)
Public order
8.79(+30%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Drugs
6.45(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
36.17%
Other White
98
21.35%
Indian
35
7.63%
African
30
6.54%
Other Asian
19
4.14%
Total population: 459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
39.32%
No qualifications
82
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
57
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 384

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
31.02%
Owns with a mortgage
45
24.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
22.99%
Social rents from council
32
17.11%
Other social rented
5
2.67%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Kidbrooke Park

Median price£471,000
Price per sq ft£515
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £595K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 (about £515 per square foot) in Kidbrooke Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kidbrooke Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£950,000£681
Semi-Detached25£650,000£523
Terraced31£460,000£517
Flats24£307,500£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kidbrooke Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£562,000£287,000£515,000£370,000
2017£465,000£330,000£508,000£381,000
2018£600,000£305,000£510,000£370,000
2019£782,500£302,500£510,000£375,000
2020£1,325,000£325,000£515,000£350,000
2021£657,500£322,500£550,000£380,000
2022£1,425,000£339,995£583,500£406,000
2023£897,500£352,500£602,500£445,000
2024£740,000£385,000£582,500£435,000
2025£950,000£330,000£625,000£450,000
2026£925,000£307,500£647,500£471,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£555£447£442£425
2017£491£465£451£468
2018£523£450£470£445
2019£507£455£457£450
2020£586£430£489£417
2021£704£465£512£475
2022£556£505£519£509
2023£585£452£532£492
2024£694£516£512£558
2025£617£498£553£510
2026£681£430£460£536
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kidbrooke Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kidbrooke Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026254, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£680,000
05 Dec 202587, Merriman Road, London, SE3 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£765,000
02 Feb 2026220, Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£647,500
10 Apr 202630, Kenya Road, London, SE7 7BHTerracedFreehold£480,000
28 Mar 202525, Weyman Road, London, SE3 8RYTerracedFreehold£555,000

Schools

In the SE18 4LX postcode area, located within Hornfair Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 4LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCharlton Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKidbrooke Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 4LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food196-200 Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8RPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCo-op Food386 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miNisa Local223-225 Charlton Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7EDWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 4LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Fahy

Kidbrooke Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nikki Thurlow

Kidbrooke Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
WardKidbrooke ParkE05014083
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hornfair ParkE02000331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 019DE01001652
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 4LX

Is SE18 4LX (Hornfair Park) safe?

The area around SE18 4LX records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 4LX?

The median sale price around SE18 4LX in Hornfair Park is £471,000 (about £515 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 4LX?

There are 19 schools close to SE18 4LX, including Cherry Orchard Primary School (Good), Charlton Manor Primary School (Good) and Kidbrooke Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 4LX?

The closest station to SE18 4LX is Charlton in TfL zone 3, about 1,508 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 4LX?

SE18 4LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 4LX (Hornfair Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE18 4LX is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Fahy (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Nikki Thurlow (Labour and Co-operative Party).