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SE18 7LQ

Burrage Road

Woolwich Arsenal

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Detailed insights for SE18 7LQ

Overview

Postcode SE18 7LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Arsenal area 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 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich Glyndon is £57,786 per year. The median sale price in Woolwich Arsenal is £408,000 (around £565 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £490,000. The nearest station is Woolwich, about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Woolwich Glyndon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,570 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Woolwich Glyndon has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.6%

Approximately 69.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 112 ft away from SE18 7LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich Glyndon near SE18 7LQ 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 located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE18 7LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.2 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal
0.5 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE18 7LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyal Arsenal Thames Path GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden
0.3 miWellington ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellington Park
0.3 miGeneral Gordon SquareSmallWalking directions to General Gordon Square

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
11,352.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.3(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.02(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.87(+55%)
Vehicle crime
7.94(-15%)
Drugs
6.07(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
37.77%
African
54
23.18%
Other
16
6.87%
Other Asian
15
6.44%
Other Black
12
5.15%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
34.41%
No qualifications
54
29.03%
Level 3 (A level)
20
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
59.82%
Owns outright
11
9.82%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.82%
Other social rented
11
9.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Woolwich Arsenal

Median price: £408,000
Price per sq ft: £565
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £490K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £408,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £815,000.

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 Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats126£408,550£565
Terraced3£400,000£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£364,048£472,000
2017£429,000£440,000
2018£519,344£460,000
2019£490,813£355,000
2020£459,000£450,000
2021£460,000£620,000
2022£500,000£393,000
2023£454,450£432,500
2024£466,000£428,000
2025£448,000£397,500
2026£396,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£565£459
2017£642£403
2018£732£497
2019£782£383
2020£673£428
2021£673£484
2022£733£453
2023£640£495
2024£786£505
2025£628£470
2026£565£645
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Arsenal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE18 7LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202544, Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7EPTerracedFreehold£395,000
17 Nov 2025102, Jessup Close, London, SE18 7HBTerracedFreehold£400,000
09 Sept 202536, Jessup Close, London, SE18 7HBFlatsLeasehold£310,000
27 Nov 202575, Burrage Road, London, SE18 7LNFlatsLeasehold£230,000
16 Oct 202552, Maxey Road, London, SE18 7ETFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SE18 7LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryFoxfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE18 7LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE18 7LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miContinental Supermarket7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZWalking directions to Continental Supermarket
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 miM&S Foodhall4 Victory Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 7LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Smith

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joshua Ayodele

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam Littlewood

Woolwich Arsenal - 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 ArsenalE05014092
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich GlyndonE02000321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 009AE01001629
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE18 7LQ

Is SE18 7LQ (Woolwich Glyndon) safe?

The area around SE18 7LQ records about 83 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SE18 7LQ?

The median sale price around SE18 7LQ in Woolwich Arsenal is £408,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE18 7LQ?

There are 17 schools close to SE18 7LQ, including Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE18 7LQ?

The closest station to SE18 7LQ is Woolwich in TfL zone 4, about 228 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SE18 7LQ?

SE18 7LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,570 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE18 7LQ is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jackie Smith (Labour and Co-operative Party), Joshua Ayodele (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam Littlewood (Labour and Co-operative Party).