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SE18 6DU

Woolwich High Street

Woolwich Dockyard

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Detailed insights for SE18 6DU

Overview

Postcode SE18 6DU is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard area 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 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The median sale price in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (around £492 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,750 and £447,500. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
317
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,186 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SE18 6DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 6DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 6DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 6DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSaint Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Garden
0.4 miGeneral Gordon SquareSmallWalking directions to General Gordon Square
0.4 miDial Arch SquareSmallWalking directions to Dial Arch Square

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
3,425.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
114.27(+1044%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.83(+225%)
Anti-social behaviour
84.28(+214%)
Other theft
37.23(+226%)
Public order
36.19(+435%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
53
30.64%
Other White
46
26.59%
African
18
10.4%
Other Asian
9
5.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
5.2%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
77.27%
Level 3 (A level)
12
7.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
5.84%
No qualifications
5
3.25%
Other
5
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
39.24%
Owns with a mortgage
28
35.44%
Shared ownership
13
16.46%
Owns outright
3
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.53%
Total households: 79

Property prices in Woolwich Dockyard

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £492
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £216K – £448K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £628,614.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced7£465,000£498
Flats19£240,000£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£242,000£455,000
2026£232,500£462,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£520£445
2026£456£492
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Dockyard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025132 - 134, Powis Street, London, SE18 6NLOtherFreehold£578,000
17 Jul 202632, Church Hill, London, SE18 5NBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
07 Jul 2026Flat 307, Jigger Mast House, Mast Quay, London, SE18 5NHFlatsLeasehold£240,000
23 Jul 202551 - 61, Hare Street, London, SE18 6NEOtherLeasehold£10,000
21 Nov 2025111, Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5QFTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the SE18 6DU postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SE18 6DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miAll-throughSaint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMulgrave Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryCardwell Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 6DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 6DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAmmas Fayre179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to Ammas Fayre
0.1 miTFC131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to TFC
0.1 miWoodbury Food & Wine66 Hare Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LZWalking directions to Woodbury Food & Wine
0.1 miVida & Sons ShopHare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6LZWalking directions to Vida & Sons Shop
0.1 miCezar's Best Romnian Shop27 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NEWalking directions to Cezar's Best Romnian Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 6DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asli Mohammed

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Raja Zeeshan

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich DockyardE05014094
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton Riverside & Woolwich DockyardE02006994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 042BE01033737
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 6DU

Is SE18 6DU (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) safe?

The area around SE18 6DU records about 317 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE18 6DU?

The median sale price around SE18 6DU in Woolwich Dockyard is £270,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 6DU?

There are 15 schools close to SE18 6DU, including Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good), Mulgrave Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE18 6DU?

The closest station to SE18 6DU is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 486 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 6DU?

SE18 6DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 6DU (Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 6DU 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).