Postcode SE18 5LB 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 low crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.
Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.8% 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 5LB.
Woolwich West near SE18 5LB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maryon Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Park |
| 0.4 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8, Rosebank Walk, London, SE18 5ED | Terraced | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 8, Chatham House, Rideout Street, London, SE18 5ET | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1, Samuel Close, London, SE18 5LR | Other | Freehold | £1,500,000 |
In the SE18 5LB postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.2 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 | Tesco Express | Cambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Little Heath Supermarket | 93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HA | Walking directions to Little Heath Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lancey Convenience Store | 25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DN | Walking directions to Lancey Convenience Store |
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 5LB, 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 5LB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5LB 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 5LB, including Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Mulgrave Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 5LB is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 195 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5LB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,249 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 5LB 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).