Postcode SE18 7BA 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 low crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is General Gordon Square.
Woolwich South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 7BA.
Woolwich South near SE18 7BA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £430,000 | £459 |
| Flats | 34 | £302,500 | £524 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 152A, Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 7BA | Flats | Leasehold | £314,995 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 44, Elmdene Road, London, SE18 6UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Lower Ground Floor Flat, 7, Elmdene Road, London, SE18 6TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 50, Schoolhouse Yard, Bloomfield Road, London, SE18 7JD | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 25, Schoolhouse Yard, Bloomfield Road, London, SE18 7JD | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 |
In the SE18 7BA postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 72-74 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3SH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | PJ Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to PJ Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 7BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Okereke
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Elizabeth Ige
Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 7BA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7BA in Woolwich South is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE18 7BA, including Nightingale Primary School (Good), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Notre Dame Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 7BA is Woolwich Arsenal in TfL zone 4, about 771 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE18 7BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,778 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 7BA 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).