Postcode SE18 6ZG is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal ward 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 nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from SE18 6ZG.
Woolwich South near SE18 6ZG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
| 0.2 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 6ZG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 75, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LN | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 44, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 60, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EP | Terraced | Freehold | £452,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 83, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7ES | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 52, Maxey Road, London, SE18 7ET | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE18 6ZG postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 6ZG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
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 6ZG, 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
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 6ZG 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 6ZG in Woolwich South is £417,500 (about £581 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE18 6ZG, including Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 6ZG is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 289 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 6ZG 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 Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 6ZG is Abena Oppong-Asare (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).