Postcode SE18 7LB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plumstead Common.
Woolwich Glyndon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Woolwich Glyndon has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE18 7LB.
Woolwich Glyndon near SE18 7LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Woolwich Arsenal | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plumstead Common | Large | Walking directions to Plumstead Common |
| 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 23, Hudson Place, London, SE18 7SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | 35, Hudson Place, London, SE18 7SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 9, Swetenham Walk, London, SE18 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 13, Swetenham Walk, London, SE18 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 3, Swetenham Walk, London, SE18 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the SE18 7LB postcode area, located within Woolwich Glyndon, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE18 7LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Roundhouse Food and Wine | 1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QT | Walking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 121 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 2UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 59 Waverley Crescent, London, SE18 7QU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Continental Supermarket | 7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZ | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
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 7LB, 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
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE18 7LB records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SE18 7LB in Woolwich Glyndon 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 7LB, including Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding), South Rise Primary School (Good) and Waterside School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE18 7LB is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 595 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE18 7LB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,902 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 7LB 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).