Postcode SE18 6XY is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint Mary's Garden.
Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from SE18 6XY.
Woolwich West near SE18 6XY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint Mary's Garden | Small | Walking directions to Saint Mary's Garden |
| 0.3 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.5 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £628,614 | £679 |
| Terraced | 9 | £450,000 | £442 |
| Flats | 18 | £232,250 | £490 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6XY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 2D, Charles Grinling Walk, London, SE18 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat 401, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Flat 601, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 402, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 301, Weston Point, 49, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6ZU | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the SE18 6XY postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Queen Victoria | 118 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6XY | Walking directions to Queen Victoria |
| 0.1 mi | Mace | Greenwich, SE18 4EP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 13 Grand Depot Road, London, SE18 6HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 25 Calderwood Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Millennium News | Love Lane, Greenwich, SE18 6PH | Walking directions to Millennium News |
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 6XY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asli Mohammed
Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026
Raja Zeeshan
Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6XY records about 114 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE18 6XY in Woolwich West is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE18 6XY, 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.
The closest station to SE18 6XY is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 567 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6XY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,004 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 6XY 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).