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Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard

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About

Charlton Riverside sits on a curved stretch of the Thames, dominated by industrial history and large-scale redevelopment. The landscape is defined by old wharves, modern apartment blocks, and the preserved facade of the former Siemens factory. The Thames Path provides a continuous walkway, offering views across to the Royal Docks. The area functions as a major regeneration zone, with construction sites and new transport links shaping its ongoing transformation.

Adjacent to the west, Woolwich Dockyard is a quieter residential neighbourhood centred around its historic namesake. The area is characterised by Victorian terraced houses, low-rise estates, and the enclosed basin of the old dockyard itself, now a marina. The main railway line forms a distinct boundary, separating it from Woolwich town centre. Its community is anchored by local schools and small parades of shops along major roads like Woolwich Church Street.

Area overview

On average Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 41.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £64,344 per year. There are 3 schools in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is home to around 7,641 people, with a population density of about 5,305.9 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard Population
7,641
Population density
5,305.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.91(+144%)
Shoplifting
50.52(+406%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.98(+75%)
Other theft
22.9(+100%)
Public order
22.77(+237%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,864
24.39%
African
1,822
23.85%
Other White
1,196
15.65%
Other Asian
626
8.19%
Indian
281
3.68%
Total population: 7,641

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,724
44.99%
No qualifications
1,063
17.56%
Level 3 (A level)
733
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
10.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,148
34.96%
Social rents from council
1,075
32.73%
Owns with a mortgage
473
14.4%
Other social rented
294
8.95%
Owns outright
196
5.97%
Total households: 3,284

Property prices in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard

Median price£297,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £435K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£465,000£445
Flats24£275,750£495

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£334,750£372,500
2017£320,000£410,000
2018£375,000£396,000
2019£361,325£376,000
2020£270,000£330,000
2021£373,000£508,000
2022£269,125£440,000
2023£297,500£455,000
2024£270,000£460,000
2025£271,000£473,500
2026£285,000£477,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£499£374
2017£518£420
2018£548£370
2019£498£397
2020£460£365
2021£595£419
2022£483£455
2023£483£416
2024£446£445
2025£524£474
2026£409£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard

Is Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard safe?

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard records about 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard?

The median sale price in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is £297,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard?

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard?

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard sits around rank 8,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard?

The average household income in Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard is around £64,344 per year, and 41% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard

SE186NB

Hare Street

SE186JQ

Barnard Close

SE186NE

Hare Street

SE185TT

Aldington Road

SE78RX

Penhall Road

SE186QP

Market Street

SE186DT

Ferry Place

SE185LU

Sunbury Street

SE186DD

Barnard Close

SE186DA

Murrays Yard

SE185QP

Leda Road

SE78FE

Woolwich Road

SE185JS

Frances Street

SE78NF

New Lydenburg Street

SE185AE

Sunbury Street

SE185RS

Kingsman Street

SE78RH

Charlton Lane

SE185AL

St Mary Street

SE186QR

Market Street

SE185AN

St Mary Street

SE185JX

Marybank

SE186LY

Macbean Street

SE186LN

Bathway

SE186QW

Calderwood Street

SE185SX

Harlinger Street

SE185NP

Mast Quay

SE186QF

Wellington Street

SE185NE

Woolwich Church Street

SE186JD

Powis Street

SE186PZ

Powis Street

SE185AW

Greenlaw Street

SE185RT

Kingsman Street

SE77EG

Anchor And Hope Lane

SE186JA

Callis Close

SE185BD

Charles Grinling Walk

SE186EA

Woolwich High Street

SE185ND

Woolwich Church Street

SE185RP

Rectory Place

SE185TL

Westfield Street

SE185PH

Eastmoor Place

SE77TE

Anchor & Hope Lane

SE185QD

Lord Warwick Street

SE185NX

Warspite Road

SE185BF

Mast Quay

SE185ST

Harlinger Street

SE185NG

Boneta Road

SE186LL

Market Street

SE78LQ

Woolwich Road

SE185AY

Woolwich Dockyard

SE186HB

Greens End

SE78FQ

Clevely Close

SE185TD

Siemens Road

SE185PR

Kingsman Street

SE185SR

Harlinger Street

SE186HU

Calderwood Street

SE186PB

Polytechnic Street

SE185BS

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185LX

Sunbury Street

SE186LU

Powis Street

SE78SH

Hickin Close

SE185NS

Woolwich Church Street

SE186JJ

Castile Road

SE185RR

Kingsman Street

SE78LH

Woolwich Road

SE185AZ

Sunbury Street

SE185RX

Rectory Place

SE185AB

Leda Road

SE186JL

Powis Street

SE185BP

Woolwich Dockyard

SE186QX

Bathway

SE185BY

Rectory Place

SE77TA

Derrick Gardens

SE185BH

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185RW

Rectory Place

SE185QW

Leda Road

SE186LF

Powis Street

SE185QR

Leda Road

SE185QN

Europe Road

SE185TE

Escreet Grove

SE186JT

Monk Street

SE77SQ

Anchor & Hope Lane

SE185AX

Sunbury Street

SE185LZ

Sunbury Street

SE77RJ

Woolwich Road

SE185QZ

Ruston Road

SE185PW

Kingsman Street

SE78LW

Woolwich Road

SE185QX

Ruston Road

SE185AQ

Bowater Road

SE78LL

Woolwich Road

SE185AS

Harrington Way

SE185AU

Charlton Village & Riverside

SE77GS

Woolwich Road

SE186HZ

Powis Street

SE78SY

Gallon Close

SE185QL

Woolwich Dockyard

SE186JP

Parsons Hill

SE185NU

Bowater Road

SE186LS

Bunton Street

SE185AT

Harrington Way