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SE18 5JU

Frances Street

Woolwich Dockyard

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Detailed insights for SE18 5JU

Overview

Postcode SE18 5JU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
73.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Woolwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.5%

Approximately 73.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from SE18 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich West near SE18 5JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 5JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.8 mi

3

King George V

DLR

Walking directions to King George V

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 5JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMaryon ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Park
0.3 miSaint Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Garden

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
8,235.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.67(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.57(+6%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
Vehicle crime
10.78(+15%)
Drugs
10.78(+74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
35.2%
African
112
28.57%
Other Asian
23
5.87%
Other White
23
5.87%
Other Black
22
5.61%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
33.68%
No qualifications
77
26.46%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
109
67.28%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.41%
Owns outright
10
6.17%
Other social rented
10
6.17%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Woolwich Dockyard

Median price£275,750
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £450K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced9£450,000£442
Flats18£232,250£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Dockyard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, Boneta Road, London, SE18 5NGTerracedFreehold£450,000
31 Mar 20253, Lord Warwick Street, London, SE18 5QATerracedFreehold£569,000
31 Jul 20252, Marshalls Grove, London, SE18 5HRTerracedFreehold£437,500
28 Mar 20251, Samuel Close, London, SE18 5LROtherFreehold£1,500,000
29 May 202592, Antelope Road, London, SE18 5QTTerracedFreehold£314,000

Schools

In the SE18 5JU postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 5JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCardwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miAll-throughSaint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 5JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTJ's134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQWalking directions to TJ's
0.1 miLe's Convenience Store & Off-Licence8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QEWalking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence
0.3 miLancey Convenience Store25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DNWalking directions to Lancey Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressCambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAmmas Fayre179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to Ammas Fayre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 5JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asli Mohammed

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Raja Zeeshan

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich DockyardE05014094
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich WestE02000317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 005FE01034173
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 5JU

Is SE18 5JU (Woolwich West) safe?

The area around SE18 5JU 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 5JU?

The median sale price around SE18 5JU in Woolwich West is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 5JU?

There are 13 schools close to SE18 5JU, including Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 5JU?

The closest station to SE18 5JU is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 155 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 5JU?

SE18 5JU 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).

Who represents SE18 5JU (Woolwich West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 5JU 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).