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About

North Woolwich sits on the north bank of the River Thames within the London Borough of Newham. The area is centered on the riverside where the Woolwich Ferry links the north and south banks, carrying vehicles and pedestrians across the river from a quay on the north side. King George V DLR station is on the eastern edge of North Woolwich, providing a rapid link into the Docklands network. Narrow streets, terraces and post‑war housing back onto a riverside path used by walkers and cyclists, and remnants of dockland infrastructure mark the shore.

Land use mixes housing, small shops and council facilities with pockets of open space and riverside moorings. Recent development has inserted new housing and upgraded public realm while roads follow an old dockland grid. Local buses and the ferry remain key daily connections for residents. The area’s identity is shaped by its riverside position and transport links rather than a single landmark, making crossings and the DLR the most immediate way people move through and around North Woolwich.

Area overview

On average North Woolwich has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year. There are 2 schools in North Woolwich: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. North Woolwich is home to around 7,086 people, with a population density of about 3,378.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

North Woolwich Population
7,086
Population density
3,378.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.94(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.59(-20%)
Other crime
14.25(+856%)
Other theft
9.6(-16%)
Drugs
8.61(+39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
1,652
23.31%
British
1,327
18.72%
Other White
1,293
18.24%
Bangladeshi
611
8.62%
Indian
330
4.66%
Total population: 7,088

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,434
44.43%
No qualifications
939
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
717
13.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
523
9.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 5,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
957
35.87%
Social rents from council
740
27.74%
Owns with a mortgage
378
14.17%
Other social rented
295
11.06%
Owns outright
183
6.86%
Total households: 2,668

Property prices in North Woolwich

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in North Woolwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Woolwich in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Woolwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats41£359,995
Terraced8£432,500

10 years median price trend in North Woolwich

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Woolwich.

All postcodes in North Woolwich

E162LS

Woodman Street

E162GE

Woolwich Manor Way

E162DQ

Constance Street

E162LX

Glenister Street

E162JN

Albert Road

E162LD

Grenadier Street

E162LZ

Glenister Street

E162LT

Storey Street

E162NH

Barge House Road

E162LF

Rymill Street

E162DY

Albert Road

E162FT

Booth Road

E162DE

Camel Road

E162ZL

Thames Road

E162NW

Barge House Road

E162GD

Woolwich Manor Way

E162JZ

Silverland Street

E162PX

Hartmann Road

E162DH

Parker Close

E162JH

Roebourne Way

E162JL

Albert Road

E162AP

Royal Albert

E162LA

Manwood Street

E162RR

Felixstowe Court

E162LE

Rymill Street

E162NX

Barge House Road

E162QE

Royal Albert

E162RT

Swansea Court

E162ZH

Thames Road

E162LW

Claremont Street

E162HL

Muir Street

E162PP

Pier Road

E162DZ

Lord Street

E162FP

Agnes George Walk

E162SR

Sheerness Mews

E162PB

Hartmann Road

E162FG

Royal Albert

E162JB

Albert Road

E162FS

Agnes George Walk

E162ZR

Wray Avenue

E162LH

Pier Road

E162DS

Saville Road

E162ZE

Pier Road

E162NA

Robert Street

E162PD

Hartmann Road

E162JE

Dockland Street

E162LL

Woodman Parade

E162HR

Kennard Street

E162NL

Albert Walk

E162JS

Albert Road

E162LY

Glenister Street

E162EL

Factory Road

E162ZD

Henley Road

E162JY

Manwood Street

E162EZ

Thames Road

E162LR

Claremont Close

E162JA

Albert Road

E162BT

Royal Albert

E162JR

Rawsthorne Close

E162SN

Hull Place

E162JG

Albert Road

E162DX

Holt Road

E162SW

Hull Place

E162ST

Lowestoft Mews

E162NF

Woodman Street

E162RG

Fishguard Way

E162ZP

North Woolwich Road

E162FN

North Woolwich Road

E162JF

Rymill Street

E162GF

Woolwich Manor Way

E162ES

Factory Road

E162RL

Hartlepool Court

E162JP

Ben Tillet Close

E162HX

Winifred Street

E162ZN

North Woolwich Road

E162JJ

Pier Road

E162FR

Agnes George Walk

E162ND

Church Street

E162ZG

Thames Road

E162NE

Station Street

E162NJ

Woolwich Manor Way

E162RU

Fishguard Way

E162RJ

Grimsby Grove

E162EW

Factory Road

E162DW

Albert Road

E162AZ

Wray Avenue

E162NN

Brixham Street

E162RQ

Fishguard Way

E162NB

Church Street

E162LG

Rymill Street

E162SP

Inverness Mews

E162PJ

Royal Albert

E162EE

North Woolwich Road

E162LN

Woodman Street

E162BQ

North Woolwich Road

E162DT

Leonard Street

E162DP

Drew Road

E162NG

Milk Street

E162DJ

Parker Street

E162NQ

Albert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.