Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Greenwich: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 26 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.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE18 7AH.
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.
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 44 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 57 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 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) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
154crimes last month
- 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.
- 154 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 99.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 25 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GLYNDON PMS — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station0.2 mi
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.2 mi
47 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 26 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- 6.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
35shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Iceland…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Woolwich Extra — 0.2 mi
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 7AH.
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 7AH
SE18 7AH scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco Woolwich Extra 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE18 7AH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,276 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 1/10).
There are 57 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), 0.1 mi away.
There were 154 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 25 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GLYNDON PMS, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
