Postcode SE18 6GQ 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. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% 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 11.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from SE18 6GQ.
Woolwich South near SE18 6GQ 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 5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.1 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £443,850 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 135 | £448,500 |
| Terraced | 1 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Arsenal
In the SE18 6GQ postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Extra | 13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0 mi | Millennium News | Love Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PH | Walking directions to Millennium News |
| 0.1 mi | Manna | 30 Thomas Street, London, SE18 6HT | Walking directions to Manna |
| 0.1 mi | Jambo Jumbo | 32 Thomas Street, London, SE18 6HT | Walking directions to Jambo Jumbo |
| 0.1 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE18 6GQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.