Postcode SE18 6RB is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Arsenal area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Arsenal is £87,724 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
Woolwich Arsenal has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Arsenal has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich Arsenal is £87,724 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 6RB.
Woolwich Arsenal near SE18 6RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woolwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.1 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £572,500 | £555 |
| Flats | 138 | £417,500 | £581 |
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 | £445,000 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £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 | £630 | £465 |
| 2026 | £548 | £645 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, Building 37, Cadogan Road, London, SE18 6RB | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Building 37, Cadogan Road, London, SE18 6RB | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 11, Building 37, Cadogan Road, London, SE18 6RB | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 27, Building 45, Hopton Road, London, SE18 6TH | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 9, Building 45, Hopton Road, London, SE18 6TG | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the SE18 6RB postcode area, located within Woolwich Arsenal, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 10 Major Draper Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6GD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 4 Victory Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | JB Patel & Sons | Greenwich, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to JB Patel & Sons |
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 6RB, 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 6RB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE18 6RB in Woolwich Arsenal is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SE18 6RB, including Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding), Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6RB is Woolwich in TfL zone 4, about 302 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
SE18 6RB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,005 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 6RB 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).