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SE18 7AA

Crescent Road

Woolwich Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 7AA

Overview

Postcode SE18 7AA 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 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 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Woolwich South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.1%

Approximately 56.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 7AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich South near SE18 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 7AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.3 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.5 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWellington ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellington Park
0.3 miGeneral Gordon SquareSmallWalking directions to General Gordon Square
0.3 miDial Arch SquareSmallWalking directions to Dial Arch Square

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
14,629.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.57(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.43(-35%)
Other theft
11.62(+2%)
Vehicle crime
9.04(-4%)
Public order
5.16(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
37.92%
African
52
21.67%
Other Asian
24
10%
Other
17
7.08%
Other White
15
6.25%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
36.32%
No qualifications
48
25.26%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
50%
Owns with a mortgage
15
18.29%
Owns outright
12
14.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
9.76%
Other social rented
5
6.1%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Woolwich Common

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £435K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £795,999.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£430,000£459
Flats34£302,500£524

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£310,000£427,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£508£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202575, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LNFlatsLeasehold£230,000
14 Nov 202583, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7ESFlatsLeasehold£220,000
30 Sept 202544, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EPTerracedFreehold£395,000
14 Mar 202560, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EPTerracedFreehold£452,500
16 Oct 202552, Maxey Road, London, SE18 7ETFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the SE18 7AA postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFoxfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 7AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miContinental Supermarket7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZWalking directions to Continental Supermarket
0.2 miKSN Foods13 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EXWalking directions to KSN Foods
0.2 miJB Patel & SonsGreenwich, SE18 6EXWalking directions to JB Patel & Sons
0.2 miSainsbury's Local10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMu YemGreens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AYWalking directions to Mu Yem

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE18 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Okereke

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Elizabeth Ige

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich CommonE05014093
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich SouthE02000323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 011AE01001695
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 7AA

Is SE18 7AA (Woolwich South) safe?

The area around SE18 7AA 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.

What is the average house price near SE18 7AA?

The median sale price around SE18 7AA in Woolwich South is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 7AA?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 7AA, including Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 7AA?

The closest station to SE18 7AA is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 354 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 7AA?

SE18 7AA 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).

Who represents SE18 7AA (Woolwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE18 7AA 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).