Postcode SE18 5HN is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The median sale price in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (around £491 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £450,000. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Wilson Park.
Woolwich West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,469 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 5HN.
Woolwich West near SE18 5HN 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Charlton | Southeastern | Walking directions to Charlton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maryon Wilson Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Wilson Park |
| 0.4 mi | Maryon Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £491 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 | 8 | £457,500 | £492 |
| Flats | 18 | £223,250 | £483 |
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 | £242,000 | £455,000 |
| 2026 | £223,250 | £462,500 |
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 | £520 | £445 |
| 2026 | £456 | £492 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 112A, Woodhill, London, SE18 5JL | Detached | Freehold | £628,614 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 144B, Woodhill, London, SE18 5JL | Flats | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 57A, Hillreach, London, SE18 4AL | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | The Woodman, 93, Little Heath, London, SE7 8HA | Other | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 23, Erwood Road, London, SE7 8DR | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 |
In the SE18 5HN postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodhill Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cardwell Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thorntree Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Cambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 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 |
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 5HN, 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 5HN records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SE18 5HN in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 5HN, including Woodhill Primary School (Good), Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding) and Thorntree Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 5HN is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 525 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5HN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,469 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 5HN 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).