Postcode SE18 6XL is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward 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. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is General Gordon Square.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% 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 65.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SE18 6XL.
Woolwich South near SE18 6XL 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Woolwich Dockyard | Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.4 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £795,999.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 28 | £356,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Common
In the SE18 6XL postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
| 0 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Millennium News | Love Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PH | Walking directions to Millennium News |
| 0.2 mi | R&H Halal Meat Market | 10B Greens End, London, SE18 6HX | Walking directions to R&H Halal Meat Market |
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 6XL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.