Postcode SE18 6BY is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Arsenal area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Arsenal is £87,724 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
Woolwich Arsenal has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Arsenal has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich Arsenal is £87,724 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from SE18 6BY.
Woolwich Arsenal near SE18 6BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £572,500 | £555 |
| Flats | 138 | £417,500 | £581 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £364,048 | £472,000 |
| 2017 | £429,000 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £519,344 | £460,000 |
| 2019 | £490,813 | £355,000 |
| 2020 | £459,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £620,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £393,000 |
| 2023 | £454,450 | £432,500 |
| 2024 | £466,000 | £428,000 |
| 2025 | £445,000 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £750,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £565 | £459 |
| 2017 | £642 | £403 |
| 2018 | £732 | £497 |
| 2019 | £782 | £383 |
| 2020 | £673 | £428 |
| 2021 | £673 | £484 |
| 2022 | £733 | £453 |
| 2023 | £640 | £495 |
| 2024 | £786 | £505 |
| 2025 | £630 | £465 |
| 2026 | £548 | £645 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 103, Warehouse Court, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6FD | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 134, Warehouse Court, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6FD | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Flat 25, Warehouse Court, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, Warehouse Court, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £317,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 49, Warehouse Court, No 1 Street, London, SE18 6FB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the SE18 6BY postcode area, located within Woolwich Arsenal, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 10 Major Draper Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6GD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | 4 Victory Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
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 6BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jackie Smith
Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Joshua Ayodele
Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam Littlewood
Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6BY records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE18 6BY in Woolwich Arsenal is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SE18 6BY, including Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6BY is Woolwich in TfL zone 4, about 199 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
SE18 6BY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,502 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 6BY is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jackie Smith (Labour and Co-operative Party), Joshua Ayodele (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam Littlewood (Labour and Co-operative Party).