Postcode SE18 5AY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.3 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from SE18 5AY.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5AY 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 |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £460,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Dockyard
In the SE18 5AY postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5AY
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
| 0.2 mi | TFC | 131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to TFC |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Cezar's Best Romnian Shop | 27 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Cezar's Best Romnian Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.