Postcode SE18 5AB is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from SE18 5AB.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5AB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £628,614.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £628,614 | £679 |
| Terraced | 9 | £450,000 | £442 |
| Flats | 18 | £232,250 | £490 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £373,000 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £407,500 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £357,000 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £392,500 |
| 2020 | £339,000 | £388,000 |
| 2021 | £226,250 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | £260,250 | £450,000 |
| 2023 | £286,500 | £560,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £242,500 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | £196,750 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £538 | £394 |
| 2017 | £457 | £389 |
| 2018 | £558 | £379 |
| 2019 | £447 | £395 |
| 2020 | £524 | £437 |
| 2021 | £405 | £432 |
| 2022 | £478 | £469 |
| 2023 | £472 | £468 |
| 2024 | £465 | £441 |
| 2025 | £521 | £443 |
| 2026 | £418 | £465 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8, Boneta Road, London, SE18 5NG | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 92, Antelope Road, London, SE18 5QT | Terraced | Freehold | £314,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 26, Resolution Walk, London, SE18 5QH | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3, Lord Warwick Street, London, SE18 5QA | Terraced | Freehold | £569,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 60, Tideside Court, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SW | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the SE18 5AB postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence | 8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QE | Walking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence |
| 0.1 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.4 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
| 0.4 mi | Lancey Convenience Store | 25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DN | Walking directions to Lancey Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | TFC | 131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to TFC |
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 5AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asli Mohammed
Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026
Raja Zeeshan
Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 5AB records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE18 5AB in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SE18 5AB, including Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 5AB is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 244 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,180 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 5AB is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Asli Mohammed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Raja Zeeshan (Labour and Co-operative Party).