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SE7 8FA

St Thomass Mews

Woolwich Dockyard

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Detailed insights for SE7 8FA

Overview

Postcode SE7 8FA is located in a major urban area, within the Woolwich Dockyard ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Woolwich West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. The nearest station is Woolwich Dockyard, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Maryon Wilson Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Woolwich West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Woolwich West has a high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.6%

Approximately 40.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE7 8FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolwich West near SE7 8FA 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 Woolwich Dockyard located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE7 8FA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard
0.7 mi

3

Charlton

Southeastern

Walking directions to Charlton
1 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE7 8FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMaryon Wilson ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Wilson Park
0.2 miMaryon ParkLargeWalking directions to Maryon Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
10,301.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.67(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.57(+6%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
Vehicle crime
10.78(+15%)
Drugs
10.78(+74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
36.07%
African
56
20%
Other White
38
13.57%
Caribbean
18
6.43%
Other Asian
17
6.07%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
49.55%
No qualifications
33
14.86%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
33.02%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.98%
Owns outright
15
14.15%
Other social rented
8
7.55%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Woolwich Dockyard

Median price£275,750
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £450K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £628,614.

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 Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced9£450,000£442
Flats18£232,250£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£220,000£373,000
2017£240,000£407,500
2018£285,000£357,000
2019£285,000£392,500
2020£339,000£388,000
2021£226,250£400,000
2022£260,250£450,000
2023£286,500£560,500
2024£275,000£450,000
2025£242,500£460,000
2026£196,750£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£538£394
2017£457£389
2018£558£379
2019£447£395
2020£524£437
2021£405£432
2022£478£469
2023£472£468
2024£465£441
2025£521£443
2026£418£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 8FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE7 8FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20256, Heathwood Gardens, London, SE7 8EPFlatsLeasehold£320,000
28 Mar 202539, Maryon Road, London, SE7 8DATerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Jul 2025133, Kinveachy Gardens, London, SE7 8EQTerracedFreehold£912,500
11 Apr 2025145, Kinveachy Gardens, London, SE7 8EQTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
26 Feb 20265, Woodville Street, London, SE18 5JGTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE7 8FA postcode area, located within Woolwich West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE7 8FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWoodhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThorntree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryPound Park Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE7 8FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE7 8FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLittle Heath Supermarket93 Little Heath, Charlton, London, SE7 8HAWalking directions to Little Heath Supermarket
0.3 miOpen DaysCharlton Lane, Greenwich, SE7 8LEWalking directions to Open Days
0.3 miLancey Convenience Store25 Lancey Close, Charlton, London, SE7 8DNWalking directions to Lancey Convenience Store
0.3 miTJ's134 Woolwich Church Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NQWalking directions to TJ's
0.4 miTesco ExpressCambridge Barracks Road, Greenwich, SE18 5EFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 SE7 8FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asli Mohammed

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Raja Zeeshan

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardWoolwich DockyardE05014094
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woolwich WestE02000317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 005FE01034173
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SE7 8FA

Is SE7 8FA (Woolwich West) safe?

The area around SE7 8FA records about 104 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE7 8FA?

The median sale price around SE7 8FA in Woolwich West is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE7 8FA?

There are 13 schools close to SE7 8FA, including Woodhill Primary School (Good), Thorntree Primary School (Good) and Pound Park Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE7 8FA?

The closest station to SE7 8FA is Woolwich Dockyard in TfL zone 3, about 642 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE7 8FA?

SE7 8FA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,708 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE7 8FA (Woolwich West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE7 8FA is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Asli Mohammed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Raja Zeeshan (Labour and Co-operative Party).