Living in SE18, Greenwich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE18 in Greenwich. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Greenwich: £465,132, down 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE18
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £387,000 and a range from £160,000 to £795,999. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11D VICARAGE PARK, SE18 7SX | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 44 ELMDENE ROAD, SE18 6UB | semi-detached | £700,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 3 WILLENHALL ROAD, SE18 6TY | terraced | £492,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| FLAT 50 SCHOOLHOUSE YARD BLOOMFIELD ROAD, SE18 7JD | flat-maisonette | £410,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| FLAT 25 SCHOOLHOUSE YARD BLOOMFIELD ROAD, SE18 7JD | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| FLAT 91 SCHOOLHOUSE YARD BLOOMFIELD ROAD, SE18 7JD | flat-maisonette | £217,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
97 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Heronsgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Ark Greenwich Free School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Gallions Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
60 state primary and 21 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Pulse and Water College, StreetVibes Media Academy, Thrive Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SE18, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of East London.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.4% |
| Professional occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
892 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Greenwich's figures.
Common questions about SE18
What is the average house price in SE18?
The average sold price in Greenwich is £465,132 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE18?
Prices in Greenwich are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE18?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central SE18 in the last 2 years is £387,000, ranging from £160,000 to £795,999 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE18?
97 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE18, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE18?
892 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE18 at risk of flooding?
Central SE18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £387,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 892 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE18 safe?
892 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE18 or SE7, SE18 or SE28, SE18 or SE2.
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