Postcode SE18 5BE 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 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 Arsenal, about 0.3 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% 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 171 ft away from SE18 5BE.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.3 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.4 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 2D, Charles Grinling Walk, London, SE18 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Vere Court, 45, Rectory Place, London, SE18 5DE | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 401, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Flat 601, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 402, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 |
In the SE18 5BE postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queen Victoria | 118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XY | Walking directions to Queen Victoria |
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Millennium News | Love Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PH | Walking directions to Millennium News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 5BE, 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 5BE records about 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5BE 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 18 schools close to SE18 5BE, including Mulgrave Primary School (Good), Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 5BE is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 530 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 5BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,186 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 5BE 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).