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SE18 5PQ

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Woolwich Dockyard

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Detailed insights for SE18 5PQ

Overview

Postcode SE18 5PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.2%

Approximately 52.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from SE18 5PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 5PQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.8 mi

3

London City Airport

DLR

Walking directions to London City Airport
0.8 mi

3

King George V

DLR

Walking directions to King George V

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
6,848.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.93(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.78(-38%)
Shoplifting
15.06(+51%)
Other theft
13.77(+20%)
Public order
12.91(+91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
113
37.17%
British
86
28.29%
Other White
23
7.57%
Other Black
18
5.92%
Other Asian
16
5.26%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
40.24%
No qualifications
45
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
38.26%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20%
Social rents from council
16
13.91%
Owns outright
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, Boneta Road, London, SE18 5NGTerracedFreehold£450,000
29 May 202592, Antelope Road, London, SE18 5QTTerracedFreehold£314,000
31 Jul 20252, Marshalls Grove, London, SE18 5HRTerracedFreehold£437,500
12 Dec 202553, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QXFlatsLeasehold£257,500
01 Dec 20251, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QXFlatsLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the SE18 5PQ postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 5PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCardwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRoyal Greenwich Trust SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 5PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTJ's134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQWalking directions to TJ's
0.2 miLe's Convenience Store & Off-Licence8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QEWalking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence
0.2 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
0.5 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 5PQ, 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)Charlton Riverside & Woolwich DockyardE02006994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 042CE01034198
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 5PQ

Is SE18 5PQ (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) safe?

The area around SE18 5PQ records about 136 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE18 5PQ?

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

What schools are near SE18 5PQ?

There are 11 schools close to SE18 5PQ, including Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding), Woodhill Primary School (Good) and Royal Greenwich Trust School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 5PQ?

The closest station to SE18 5PQ is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 343 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 5PQ?

SE18 5PQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 5PQ (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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