Short Path Woolwich, Greenwich
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE18), about 60 m long. USRN 20801350.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Greenwich costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woolwich Arsenal, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Plumstead Common, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Marks Pms, about 230 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 537 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 1967-1975 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Greenwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,639 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,576 | £3,045 | £3,513 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- ō29 Herbert Rd Woolwichō: up to 9 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- ōLord Clyde, 1 Brookhill Rd Woolwichō: up to 8 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- ō51 Herbert Rd Woolwichō: up to 7 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- ōConnaught Estate, land south of Sandy Hill Lane west of Brookhill Rd Woolwichō: up to 354 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- ō1 Anglesea Mews Woolwichō: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- ōOgilby Housing Society site, Wellington St Woolwichō: up to 91 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- ōThomas St phases 3 & 4, Thomas St, Woolwich New Rd & Wellington St Woolwichō: up to 488 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- ōQueens Arms PH, 23 Burrage Rd Woolwichō: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE18 3TF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE18 3TB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 50 m and 54 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE18 3TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE18 3TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woolwich Arsenal 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Woolwich 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Plumstead 923,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Herbert Road / Plumstead Common Road Woolwich | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Arsenal Pier | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Abery Street Temporary Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 40 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Marks Pms | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Herbert Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Plumstead Dental Surgery | 90 m |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plumstead Common 38 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woolwich Common 48 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barrack Field 14 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dallin Road Allotments 3,730 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 105 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Numbers 85 to 91 and Attached Walls Gates and Gatepiesr, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 85 to 91 and Attached Walls Gates and Gatepiesr | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Royal Artillery Barracks Main Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Main Building, Royal Military Academy | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Woolwich Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Linear Training Fortification, Royal Military Repository | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Repository Woods | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Burial mound on Winns Common, Plumstead | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mulgrave Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Shooters Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Repository Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Clothworkers Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Gallions Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Gallions Point | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Greenwich: see them on the Greenwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eglinton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Plumcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Foxfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mulgrave Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Plumstead Manor School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Rise Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okibrenda Hairsalon Complex Business SE18 3SH | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2024 |
| Queens Diner SE18 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Star of Spice SE18 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Co-Op SE18 3TB | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Mani News, Food and Wine SE18 3TB | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Herbert Pharmacy Ltd SE18 3SH | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Ruchita Indian Takeaway SE18 3TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Edge Hill Care Home SE18 3SQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Aaye Restaurant SE18 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| OCHU COFFEE & WELLNESS SE18 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Mamaresa limited SE18 3TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Steve's Fruit & Veg SE18 3TB | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Friends of Barnfield Estate Ltd SE18 3BD | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Fireaway Pizza Woolwich SE18 3SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Super Fry Fish Bar SE18 3TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 |
| Other theft | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Burglary | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barnfield Road (123); On or near Supermarket (70); On or near Westdale Road (67); On or near Mayplace Lane (55); On or near Brookhill Road (41).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 25% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 50% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Edge Hill · Westdale Passage · Long Walk · Minter Terrace · Westdale Road · Barnfield Road · Butterfield Mews · Elmdene Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.