Postcode SE18 5BL is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.
Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from SE18 5BL.
Woolwich West near SE18 5BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Charlton | Southeastern | Walking directions to Charlton |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maryon Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Park |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Howick Mansions, 825, Woolwich Road, London, SE7 8LL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 53, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £257,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 1, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 67, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £190,250 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 37, Prospect Vale, London, SE18 5HT | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the SE18 5BL postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lancey Convenience Store | 25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DN | Walking directions to Lancey Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.4 mi | Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence | 8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QE | Walking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Open Days | Charlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LE | Walking directions to Open Days |
| 0.5 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
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 5BL, 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 5BL records about 104 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE18 5BL in Woolwich West is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SE18 5BL, including Royal Greenwich Trust School (Good), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 5BL is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 539 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,708 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 5BL 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).