Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Greenwich: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 28 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE18 7LW.
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?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 56 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: Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
73crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 73 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 50.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 2 hospitals, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GLYNDON PMS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station0.3 mi
Plumstead Rail Station0.4 mi
Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station0.3 mi
52 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 28 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 6.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (3.6 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Woolwich Arsenal Local — 0.3 mi
Getting a school placeIn 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 7LW.
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 7LW
SE18 7LW scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Woolwich Arsenal Local 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE18 7LW is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,852 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 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is Foxfield Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 73 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 24 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GLYNDON PMS, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.