Postcode SE18 6AF is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Common area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is General Gordon Square.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from SE18 6AF.
Woolwich Common near SE18 6AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.4 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
| 0.4 mi | Maribor Park | Small | Walking directions to Maribor Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £795,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £430,000 | £459 |
| Flats | 34 | £302,500 | £524 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £360,000 |
| 2018 | £381,250 | £390,000 |
| 2019 | £343,750 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £422,500 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £373,750 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £369,000 | £398,500 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £430,500 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £427,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £412 | £358 |
| 2017 | £520 | £363 |
| 2018 | £539 | £389 |
| 2019 | £517 | £398 |
| 2020 | £542 | £369 |
| 2021 | £507 | £399 |
| 2022 | £604 | £423 |
| 2023 | £508 | £398 |
| 2024 | £519 | £443 |
| 2025 | £523 | £461 |
| 2026 | £508 | £381 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 203, Gazella Heights, 26, Brumwell Avenue, London, SE18 6BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Flat 102, Seagrove Court, 5, Rolfe Terrace, London, SE18 6AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 103, Seagrove Court, 5, Rolfe Terrace, London, SE18 6AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | Flat 502, Tovell Court, 1, Rolfe Terrace, London, SE18 6AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat 14, Artillery House, Connaught Mews, London, SE18 6SU | Flats | Leasehold | £287,500 |
In the SE18 6AF postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Queen Victoria | 118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XY | Walking directions to Queen Victoria |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Millennium News | Love Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PH | Walking directions to Millennium News |
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 6AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Okereke
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Elizabeth Ige
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6AF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SE18 6AF in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE18 6AF, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Mulgrave Primary School (Good) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6AF is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 475 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6AF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,003 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 6AF is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Okereke (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Elizabeth Ige (Labour and Co-operative Party).