Postcode SE18 6RR is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below 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 Common is £395,000 (around £488 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £435,000. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Park.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,332 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from SE18 6RR.
Woolwich South near SE18 6RR 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 4 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 | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.2 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.3 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £795,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £435,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 28 | £295,000 | £529 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £360,000 |
| 2018 | £381,250 | £390,000 |
| 2019 | £343,750 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £422,500 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £373,750 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £369,000 | £398,500 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £385,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £430,500 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | £302,500 | £437,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £412 | £358 |
| 2017 | £520 | £363 |
| 2018 | £539 | £389 |
| 2019 | £517 | £398 |
| 2020 | £542 | £369 |
| 2021 | £507 | £399 |
| 2022 | £604 | £423 |
| 2023 | £508 | £398 |
| 2024 | £519 | £443 |
| 2025 | £523 | £461 |
| 2026 | £495 | £430 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 75, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LN | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 83, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7ES | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 44, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Artillery Cafe, Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station, Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EU | Other | Leasehold | £21,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 52, Maxey Road, London, SE18 7ET | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE18 6RR 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Foxfield Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
Foxfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jul 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
St Peter's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Nightingale Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Apr 2026. | |
Nightingale Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 15 Apr 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 6RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KSN Foods | 13 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to KSN Foods |
| 0.2 mi | JB Patel & Sons | Greenwich, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to JB Patel & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Okereke
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Elizabeth Ige
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6RR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6RR in Woolwich Common is £395,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 6RR, including Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE18 6RR is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 279 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,332 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 6RR is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Okereke (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Elizabeth Ige (Labour and Co-operative Party).