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SE18 7BF

Woolwich Common

Greenwich

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Overview

Postcode SE18 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Common ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich Glyndon area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.5 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woolwich Glyndon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woolwich Glyndon has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32%

Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 7BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.6 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 7BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlumstead CommonLargeWalking directions to Plumstead Common

Area Profile

Population
619
Population density
16,866.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.32(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.21(-36%)
Vehicle crime
11.1(+18%)
Drugs
5.55(-10%)
Public order
5.55(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
22.73%
African
129
20.94%
Other White
107
17.37%
Other Asian
43
6.98%
Caribbean
43
6.98%
Total population: 616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
38.17%
No qualifications
100
21.32%
Level 3 (A level)
59
12.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 469

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
41.33%
Other social rented
56
24.89%
Owns with a mortgage
41
18.22%
Owns outright
16
7.11%
Social rents from council
16
7.11%
Total households: 225

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202611D, Vicarage Park, London, SE18 7SXFlatsLeasehold£160,000
06 Jan 202618B, Vicarage Park, London, SE18 7SXFlatsLeasehold£262,500
18 Jul 202511B, Vicarage Park, London, SE18 7SXFlatsLeasehold£165,000
13 Mar 2025Flat 1, The Old Vicarage, 23A, Vicarage Park, London, SE18 7SXOtherFreehold£1,000
06 Feb 202623, Coupland Place, London, SE18 7SNTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the SE18 7BF postcode area, located within Woolwich Glyndon, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE18 7BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySouth Rise Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFoxfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 7BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRoundhouse Food and Wine1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QTWalking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine
0.2 miCostcutter121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miPremier59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miCo-op Food196-212 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2RSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food9-15 Herbert Road, London, SE18 3TBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 7BF, 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

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardWoolwich CommonE05014093
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich GlyndonE02000321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 009DE01001637
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 7BF

Is SE18 7BF (Woolwich Glyndon) safe?

The area around SE18 7BF records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE18 7BF?

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

What schools are near SE18 7BF?

There are 20 schools close to SE18 7BF, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), South Rise Primary School (Good) and Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE18 7BF?

The closest station to SE18 7BF is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 769 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 7BF?

SE18 7BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE18 7BF (Woolwich Glyndon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 7BF is Abena Oppong-Asare (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).