Postcode SE18 6RF is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 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 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,991 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 102 ft away from SE18 6RF.
Woolwich South near SE18 6RF 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.5 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 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | Artillery Cafe, Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EU | Other | Leasehold | £21,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 85, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6ED | Other | Leasehold | £1,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 75, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6ED | Other | Freehold | £955,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 5, Beresford Square, London, SE18 6BB | Other | Freehold | £2,450,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | International House, 109, Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TS | Flats | Freehold | £120,000 |
In the SE18 6RF postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Foxfield Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mulgrave Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 6RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KSN Foods | 13 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to KSN Foods |
| 0.1 mi | JB Patel & Sons | Greenwich, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to JB Patel & Sons |
| 0.1 mi | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
| 0.1 mi | R&H Halal Meat Market | 10B Greens End, London, SE18 6HX | Walking directions to R&H Halal Meat Market |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
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 6RF, 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 6RF records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE18 6RF in Woolwich Arsenal is £408,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 6RF, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Mulgrave Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 6RF is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 56 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6RF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,991 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 6RF 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).