Postcode SE18 6LR is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal 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 Arsenal is £408,000 (around £565 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £490,000. 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.
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.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 317 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from SE18 6LR.
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.
The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.1 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £408,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 126 | £408,550 | £565 |
| Terraced | 3 | £400,000 | £476 |
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 | £448,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £396,000 | £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 | £628 | £470 |
| 2026 | £565 | £645 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 132 - 134, Powis Street, London, SE18 6NL | Other | Freehold | £578,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 51 - 61, Hare Street, London, SE18 6NE | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 302, Dutfield House, 8, Callis Close, London, SE18 6JA | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | Flat 13, Union House, 11, Bunton Street, London, SE18 6LS | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 49, Thomas York House, 107, Woolwich High Street, London, SE18 6EA | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 |
In the SE18 6LR 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mulgrave Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | TFC | 131 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to TFC |
| 0 mi | Cezar's Best Romnian Shop | 27 Hare Street, London, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Cezar's Best Romnian Shop |
| 0 mi | Salah Superstore | Hare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Salah Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Vida & Sons Shop | Hare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6LZ | Walking directions to Vida & Sons Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Ammas Fayre | 179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JL | Walking directions to Ammas Fayre |
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 6LR, 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 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE18 6LR in Woolwich Arsenal is £408,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 6LR, including Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good), Mulgrave Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 6LR is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 536 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
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).
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).