Postcode SE18 5QX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 the United Kingdom, 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 3.3% 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 78 ft away from SE18 5QX.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 5QX has very low 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maryon Park | Large | Walking directions to Maryon Park |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 5QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 53, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £257,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 1, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 67, Ruston Road, London, SE18 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £190,250 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 47, Riverhope Mansions, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SS | Flats | Leasehold | £221,500 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 44, Riverhope Mansions, Harlinger Street, London, SE18 5SS | Flats | Leasehold | £172,000 |
In the SE18 5QX postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5QX
| 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 | Lancey Convenience Store | 25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DN | Walking directions to Lancey Convenience Store |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Open Days | Charlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LE | Walking directions to Open Days |
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 5QX, 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 5QX 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.
The median sale price around SE18 5QX in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SE18 5QX, including Royal Greenwich Trust School (Good), Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding) and Woodhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 5QX is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 527 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 5QX 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 5QX 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).