Postcode SE18 5SA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Woolwich West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.3% 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 5SA.
Woolwich West near SE18 5SA 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.5 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £460,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Dockyard
In the SE18 5SA postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 5SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Queen Victoria | 118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XY | Walking directions to Queen Victoria |
| 0.3 mi | TJ's | 134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQ | Walking directions to TJ's |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.