Postcode SE18 5AW is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard area 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 median sale price in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (around £491 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £450,000. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks 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 England, 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 62.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from SE18 5AW.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5AW 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.4 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.5 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £491 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 | 8 | £457,500 | £492 |
| Flats | 18 | £223,250 | £483 |
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 | £242,000 | £455,000 |
| 2026 | £223,250 | £462,500 |
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 | £520 | £445 |
| 2026 | £456 | £492 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 32, Church Hill, London, SE18 5NB | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 111, Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5QF | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 132 - 134, Powis Street, London, SE18 6NL | Other | Freehold | £578,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 8, Vere Court, 45, Rectory Place, London, SE18 5DE | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Vere Court, 45, Rectory Place, London, SE18 5DE | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE18 5AW postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mulgrave Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cardwell Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 5AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | TFC | 131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to TFC |
| 0.2 mi | Cezar's Best Romnian Shop | 27 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Cezar's Best Romnian Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Salah Superstore | Hare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Salah Superstore |
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 5AW, 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 5AW 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around SE18 5AW in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE18 5AW, including Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good), Mulgrave Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 5AW is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 312 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5AW 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 5AW 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).