Postcode SE18 6EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Park.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 6EQ.
Woolwich South near SE18 6EQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.1 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.3 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | International House, 109, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TS | Flats | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat A, 100, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TS | Other | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 85, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6ED | Other | Leasehold | £1,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 75, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6ED | Other | Freehold | £955,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Flat 90, Canada Court, 109, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the SE18 6EQ postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | R&H Halal Meat Market | 10B Greens End, London, SE18 6HX | Walking directions to R&H Halal Meat Market |
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 6EQ, 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 6EQ records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6EQ in Woolwich South is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 6EQ, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Nightingale Primary School (Good) and Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6EQ is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 188 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,991 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 6EQ 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).