A well-off pocket of Greenwich: a school rated Outstanding 0.2 miles away, Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station within a short walk, putting roughly 43 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
NestScope Score
83/ 100
A well-off neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 7/10, ranked 22,527 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Schools97
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
59 schools in total
IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.2 mi
Safety55
Is it safe?
201crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
201 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 126.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare94
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
26 GP, 1 hospital, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GREENWICH HEALTH VISITING SERVICE — 0.3 mi
Transport98
Can I get to work?
Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station0.1 mi
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.1 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 43 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space69
How green is it?
14green spaces
Green space is well within reach
7.6 ha total
no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Amenities96
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
33 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Iceland…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Woolwich Arsenal Local — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
In Greenwich, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Greenwich, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE18 6AG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE18.
Average sold price by property type across the SE18 district, 2021–2026.
About SE18 6AG
SE18 6AG scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE18 6AG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,527 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 59 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.2 mi away.
There were 201 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GREENWICH HEALTH VISITING SERVICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SE18 6AG — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SE18 6AG?
There are 59 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SE18 6AG, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SE18 6AG safe?
201 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SE18 6AG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 7/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SE18 6AG?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SE18 6AG includes 1 train station, 1 Tube/Metro station, 39 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 43 km² is reachable from SE18 6AG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SE18 6AG?
SE18 6AG has a NestScope Score of 83/100 — a well-off neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around SE18 6AG does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SE18 6AG: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
