Postcode SE18 5BA 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. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very 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 high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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 155 ft away from SE18 5BA.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5BA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £628,614 |
| Flats | 24 | £246,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £452,500 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Dockyard
In the SE18 5BA postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Vida & Sons Shop | Hare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6LZ | Walking directions to Vida & Sons Shop |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE18 5BA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.