Postcode SE18 6BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £65,284 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is General Gordon Square.
Woolwich Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.9 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from SE18 6BW.
Woolwich Common near SE18 6BW 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £411,000 in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £795,999.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 34 | £361,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Common
In the SE18 6BW postcode area, located within Woolwich Common, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6BW
| 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 | P J Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to P J 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
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.