Postcode SE18 4QH 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 Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 4QH.
Woolwich Common near SE18 4QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woolwich Common | Large | Walking directions to Woolwich Common |
| 0.4 mi | Hornfair Park | Large | Walking directions to Hornfair Park |
| 0.3 mi | Charlton Park | Large | Walking directions to Charlton Park |
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 4QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 25, Inigo Jones Road, London, SE7 8PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 208, Dragoon Hall, Master Gunner Place, London, SE18 4PW | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 1, 110, Charlton Park Lane, London, SE7 8QS | Flats | Leasehold | £346,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 110, Charlton Park Lane, London, SE7 8QS | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 12, Greenwich Heights, Master Gunner Place, London, SE18 4NW | Flats | Leasehold | £298,000 |
In the SE18 4QH postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 4QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 386 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 4QH, 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 4QH 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 4QH in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE18 4QH, including Charlton Park Academy (Good), Ark Greenwich Free School (Outstanding) and Charlton Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 4QH is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 1,473 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 4QH 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 4QH 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).