Postcode SE18 6FA is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.6% 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 6FA.
Woolwich South near SE18 6FA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6FA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | 6, Lord Roberts Terrace, London, SE18 4HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £502,610 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 6, Lord Roberts Terrace, London, SE18 4HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £502,610 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 16A, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6UF | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Carter House, 1A, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6UF | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Flat B, 13, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6UF | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the SE18 6FA postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Vishnu Store | Herbert Road, Greenwich, SE18 3PZ | Walking directions to Vishnu Store |
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 6FA, 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 6FA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6FA in Woolwich South is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 6FA, including Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good), Nightingale Primary School (Good) and Eglinton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6FA is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 873 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6FA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,778 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 6FA 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).