Postcode SE18 5BN 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 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Maryon Park.
Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 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 72 ft away from SE18 5BN.
Woolwich West near SE18 5BN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 5BN postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5BN
| 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 | Open Days | Charlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LE | Walking directions to Open Days |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (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.