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North Woolwich

About

North Woolwich is a residential and industrial area in the London Borough of Newham, located on the north bank of the River Thames. It is connected to Woolwich in south-east London by the Woolwich Ferry and the Elizabeth line. The area has a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern developments, alongside industrial estates and docks.

Key landmarks include the Royal Victoria Gardens, a historic park with views of the Thames, and the former North Woolwich railway station, now a museum. The area has transport links via the Docklands Light Railway and local bus routes. North Woolwich retains a quiet, local feel despite its proximity to central London.

Area overview

On average North Woolwich has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Woolwich is £60,500 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

105

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

North Woolwich Population

7,086

Population density

3,378.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in North Woolwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	38	£350,000	£232,124	£280,000	£458,750	£526,750
Terraced	9	£425,000	£320,000	£390,000	£475,000	£643,000

10 years median price trend in North Woolwich

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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