Postcode SE18 6LW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 359.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 359.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SE18 6LW.
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 6LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.2 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 | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
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 6LW postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 38 Macbean Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 mi | Iceland | 88 - 104 Powis Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Woolwich Fish Market | 79 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JB | Walking directions to Woolwich Fish Market |
| 0.1 mi | AFS Halal Foods | 87 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JB | Walking directions to AFS Halal Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Salah Superstore | Hare Street, Greenwich, SE18 6NE | Walking directions to Salah Superstore |
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 6LW, 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.