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SE18 6QF

Wellington Street

Woolwich Dockyard

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Detailed insights for SE18 6QF

Overview

Postcode SE18 6QF is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard 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, roughly 2.8× 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
360
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
84.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has a very high crime rate, with approximately 359.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

84.1%

Approximately 84.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from SE18 6QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard near SE18 6QF 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 6QF
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
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 6QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSaint Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Garden
0.3 miGeneral Gordon SquareSmallWalking directions to General Gordon Square
0.4 miDial Arch SquareSmallWalking directions to Dial Arch Square

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
34,166.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
137.88(+344%)
Shoplifting
102.22(+923%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.07(+183%)
Public order
49.92(+638%)
Other theft
38.83(+240%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
75
30.61%
British
65
26.53%
Other Asian
28
11.43%
Other White
15
6.12%
Caribbean
14
5.71%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
33.52%
No qualifications
56
31.28%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
106
80.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.36%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Owns outright
2
1.52%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Woolwich Dockyard

Median price£275,750
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £450K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £628,614.

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 Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced9£450,000£442
Flats18£232,250£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£220,000£373,000
2017£240,000£407,500
2018£285,000£357,000
2019£285,000£392,500
2020£339,000£388,000
2021£226,250£400,000
2022£260,250£450,000
2023£286,500£560,500
2024£275,000£450,000
2025£242,500£460,000
2026£196,750£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£538£394
2017£457£389
2018£558£379
2019£447£395
2020£524£437
2021£405£432
2022£478£469
2023£472£468
2024£465£441
2025£521£443
2026£418£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 20262D, Charles Grinling Walk, London, SE18 5BETerracedFreehold£505,000
21 May 2026Flat 401, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZUFlatsLeasehold£390,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 601, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZUFlatsLeasehold£395,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 402, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZUFlatsLeasehold£305,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 301, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZUFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the SE18 6QF postcode area, located within Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 6QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMulgrave Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miAll-throughSaint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 6QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miQueen Victoria118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XYWalking directions to Queen Victoria
0.1 miMaceGreenwich, SE18 4EPWalking directions to Mace
0.2 miTesco Extra13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miSainsbury's25 Calderwood Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6QWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miMillennium NewsLove Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PHWalking directions to Millennium News

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

Local councillors

Asli Mohammed

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Raja Zeeshan

Woolwich Dockyard - 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 DockyardE05014094
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Charlton Riverside & Woolwich DockyardE02006994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 042DE01033735
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 6QF

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

The area around SE18 6QF records about 360 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 6QF?

The median sale price around SE18 6QF in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 6QF?

There are 19 schools close to SE18 6QF, including Mulgrave Primary School (Good), Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 6QF?

The closest station to SE18 6QF is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 523 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 6QF?

SE18 6QF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 6QF is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Asli Mohammed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Raja Zeeshan (Labour and Co-operative Party).