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SE18 7AH

Crescent Road

Woolwich Common

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Detailed insights for SE18 7AH

Overview

Postcode SE18 7AH 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
27.8%
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

27.8%

Approximately 27.8% 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 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich South near SE18 7AH 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 7AH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.3 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.6 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
537
Population density
19,388.5 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
205
38.25%
Other Asian
68
12.69%
Other White
59
11.01%
Indian
57
10.63%
African
55
10.26%
Total population: 536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
25.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
106
24.54%
Level 3 (A level)
74
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25.56%
Social rents from council
29
21.8%
Owns outright
15
11.28%
Other social rented
8
6.02%
Total households: 133

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202527, Frederick Place, London, SE18 7BJTerracedFreehold£415,000
17 Dec 202558, Frederick Place, London, SE18 7BHTerracedFreehold£426,124
30 Oct 202586, Frederick Place, London, SE18 7BHTerracedFreehold£795,999
29 Aug 202582, Frederick Place, London, SE18 7BHTerracedFreehold£360,000
27 Nov 202575, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LNFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryFoxfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPJ Off Licence1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SAWalking directions to PJ Off Licence
0.2 miBBN Mini Mart81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TTWalking directions to BBN Mini Mart
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 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 7AH, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 7AH

Is SE18 7AH (Woolwich South) safe?

The area around SE18 7AH 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 7AH?

The median sale price around SE18 7AH 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 7AH?

There are 19 schools close to SE18 7AH, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 7AH?

The closest station to SE18 7AH is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 310 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE18 7AH?

SE18 7AH 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 7AH (Woolwich South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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