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SE18 6LR

Powis Street

Woolwich Arsenal

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Detailed insights for SE18 6LR

Overview

Postcode SE18 6LR is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal ward 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 nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path 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
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 the United Kingdom, 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from SE18 6LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 6LR 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 Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 6LR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.4 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.4 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 6LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyal Arsenal Thames Path GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden
0.1 miSaint Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Garden
0.5 miWellington ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellington Park

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 Arsenal

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£581
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£314K – £515K

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.

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 Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£572,500£555
Flats138£417,500£581

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025132 - 134, Powis Street, London, SE18 6NLOtherFreehold£578,000
23 Jul 202551 - 61, Hare Street, London, SE18 6NEOtherLeasehold£10,000
22 Apr 2025First Floor Flat, 46, Hare Street, London, SE18 6LZFlatsLeasehold£480,000
27 May 2026Flat 13, Union House, 11, Bunton Street, London, SE18 6LSFlatsLeasehold£395,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 3, Union House, 11, Bunton Street, London, SE18 6LSFlatsLeasehold£345,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 6LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 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 mi of SE18 6LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 6LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTFC131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to TFC
0 miCezar's Best Romnian Shop27 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NEWalking directions to Cezar's Best Romnian Shop
0 miSalah SuperstoreHare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6NEWalking directions to Salah Superstore
0.1 miVida & Sons ShopHare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6LZWalking directions to Vida & Sons Shop
0.1 miAmmas Fayre179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to Ammas Fayre

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 6LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Smith

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joshua Ayodele

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam Littlewood

Woolwich Arsenal - 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 ArsenalE05014092
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 Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 6LR

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

The area around SE18 6LR 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE18 6LR?

The median sale price around SE18 6LR in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 6LR?

There are 16 schools close to SE18 6LR, including Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good), Mulgrave Primary School (Good) and Cardwell Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 6LR?

The closest station to SE18 6LR is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 536 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 6LR?

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

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