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SE18 5AT

Harrington Way

Charlton Village & Riverside

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Detailed insights for SE18 5AT

Overview

Postcode SE18 5AT is located in a major urban area, within the Charlton Village & Riverside ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 5AT.

Flood risk

Very low

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5AT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 5AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.6 mi

3

London City Airport

DLR

Walking directions to London City Airport
0.7 mi

3

Pontoon Dock

DLR

Walking directions to Pontoon Dock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 5AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMaryon ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Park

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
7,657.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.93(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.78(-38%)
Shoplifting
15.06(+51%)
Other theft
13.77(+20%)
Public order
12.91(+91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
99
26.61%
African
60
16.13%
British
54
14.52%
Other Asian
37
9.95%
Indian
26
6.99%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
45.17%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.89%
No qualifications
44
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.92%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
63.01%
Owns with a mortgage
36
24.66%
Owns outright
12
8.22%
Social rents from council
3
2.05%
Other social rented
3
2.05%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Charlton Village & Riverside

Median price£462,500
Price per sq ft£519
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£329K – £685K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (about £519 per square foot) in Charlton Village & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£716,000£541
Detached1£685,000£—
Semi-Detached7£505,000£498
Flats27£325,000£519

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlton Village & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311,000£531,250£540,000
2017£310,000£600,000£632,500
2018£314,750£611,250£650,000
2019£321,250£490,000£660,000
2020£328,750£536,500£680,000
2021£332,500£572,500£695,000
2022£345,000£550,000£706,000
2023£327,500£725,000£735,000
2024£317,250£765,000£695,000
2025£369,950£630,000£731,500
2026£329,000£472,500£667,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456£439£433
2017£495£423£489
2018£460£453£488
2019£511£476£445
2020£481£482£500
2021£515£442£503
2022£503£557£533
2023£491£561£561
2024£530£490£510
2025£519£498£550
2026£472£507£539
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Village & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Village & Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 2, Bywater House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SPFlatsLeasehold£210,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 10, Bywater House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SPFlatsLeasehold£195,000
06 Feb 202631, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SXTerracedFreehold£450,000
24 Nov 202547, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SXTerracedFreehold£482,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 22, Redding House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SRFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the SE18 5AT postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 5AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRoyal Greenwich Trust SchoolFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCardwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 5AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLancey Convenience Store25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DNWalking directions to Lancey Convenience Store
0.4 miTJ's134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQWalking directions to TJ's
0.5 miOpen DaysCharlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LEWalking directions to Open Days

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 5AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Llewellyn Gardner

Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jo Van Den Broek

Charlton Village & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton Riverside & Woolwich DockyardE02006994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 042CE01034198
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 5AT

Is SE18 5AT (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) safe?

The area around SE18 5AT records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 5AT?

The median sale price around SE18 5AT in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £462,500 (about £519 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 5AT?

There are 12 schools close to SE18 5AT, including Royal Greenwich Trust School (Good), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 5AT?

The closest station to SE18 5AT is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 830 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 5AT?

SE18 5AT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 5AT (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 5AT is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Llewellyn Gardner (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jo Van Den Broek (Labour and Co-operative Party).