Postcode SE18 7HY 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woolwich South is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Arsenal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is General Gordon Square.
Woolwich South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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 of residents in Woolwich South is £48,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 7HY.
Woolwich South near SE18 7HY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | General Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to General Gordon Square |
| 0.4 mi | Dial Arch Square | Small | Walking directions to Dial Arch Square |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 33 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £445,500 |
10 year median price trend in Woolwich Common
In the SE18 7HY postcode area, located within Woolwich South, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | P J Off Licence | 1 Sandy Hill Road, London, SE18 6SA | Walking directions to P J Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | BBN Mini Mart | 81-82 Brookhill Road, London, SE18 6TT | Walking directions to BBN Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | KSN Foods | 13 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EX | Walking directions to KSN Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Mu Yem | Greens End, Greenwich, SE18 6AY | Walking directions to Mu Yem |
| 0.3 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.