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 Plumstead Common & Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.
Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 165 ft away from SE18 6ZG.
Plumstead Common & Riverside 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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £430,438 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 139 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Arsenal
In the SE18 6ZG postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, 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 | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | 4 Victory Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.