Postcode SE18 5JY 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 very high crime levels, with around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 36 ft away from SE18 5JY.
Woolwich West near SE18 5JY 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.7 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 |
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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3, Lord Warwick Street, London, SE18 5QA | Terraced | Freehold | £569,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 8, Whitby Road, London, SE18 5SE | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 26, Biddulph House, Rideout Street, London, SE18 5EU | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 8, Boneta Road, London, SE18 5NG | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 2, Marshalls Grove, London, SE18 5HR | Terraced | Freehold | £437,500 |
In the SE18 5JY postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence | 8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QE | Walking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence |
| 0.2 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Cambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
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 5JY, 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 5JY records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5JY in Woolwich West is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 5JY, 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.
The closest station to SE18 5JY is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 11 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5JY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,004 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 5JY 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).