Postcode SE18 5QU is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard area 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 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Park.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,354 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from SE18 5QU.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5QU 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 60, Tideside Court, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SW | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 92, Antelope Road, London, SE18 5QT | Terraced | Freehold | £314,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, Crales House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5ST | Flats | Leasehold | £243,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 10, Crales House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5ST | Flats | Leasehold | £281,500 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Flat 13, Crales House, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5ST | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE18 5QU postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cardwell Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Royal Greenwich Trust School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Woodhill Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
| 0.3 mi | Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence | 8-10 Kingsman Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 5QE | Walking directions to Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Lancey Convenience Store | 25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DN | Walking directions to Lancey Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
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 5QU, 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 5QU 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE18 5QU in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SE18 5QU, including Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding), Royal Greenwich Trust School (Good) and Woodhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 5QU is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 436 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5QU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 5QU 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).