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About

Woolwich Arsenal ward sits on the south bank of the River Thames within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The area is historically defined by its military and industrial past, centred around the former Royal Arsenal complex. This legacy is visible in the conversion of its large-scale munitions buildings into residential and commercial spaces. The ward includes the eastern section of the main Woolwich town centre, with its transport hubs and high street retail.

A key focal point is the Royal Arsenal Riverside development, where old cannon factories now house apartments and a theatre. The area is directly served by the Woolwich Elizabeth line station, providing a major transport link. The open space of Dial Arch Square and the remaining historic gates and structures create a distinct architectural character, blending the old industrial landscape with new construction.

Area overview

On average Woolwich Arsenal has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwich Arsenal is £73,483 per year. On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Woolwich Arsenal is home to around 12,100 people, with a population density of about 12,350.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
232
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Woolwich Arsenal Population
12,100
Population density
12,350.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.44(+181%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.72(+137%)
Shoplifting
34.13(+242%)
Public order
26.12(+286%)
Other theft
25.95(+127%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,533
29.19%
Other White
2,305
19.05%
African
1,888
15.6%
Other Asian
671
5.54%
Indian
620
5.12%
Total population: 12,102

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,133
59.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,170
11.42%
No qualifications
1,149
11.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
758
7.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
535
5.22%
Total 16+ residents: 10,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,520
44.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
17.54%
Other social rented
725
12.68%
Social rents from council
716
12.52%
Shared ownership
371
6.49%
Total households: 5,719

Property prices in Woolwich Arsenal

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £443,850 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Arsenal 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 Woolwich Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats135£448,500
Terraced1£395,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwich Arsenal

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

All postcodes in Woolwich Arsenal

SE186TL

Hopton Road

SE186ZQ

Brigadier Walk

SE187LN

Burrage Road

SE186DL

Bell Water Gate

SE186QP

Market Street

SE186HA

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186EP

Helen Street

SE186GX

Royal Carriage Mews

SE186TA

Marlborough Road

SE186XB

Argyll Road

SE187DE

Invermore Place

SE187DH

Perrott Street

SE186NA

Hare Street

SE186HD

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186DX

Glass Yard

SE186ED

Woolwich New Road

SE186LQ

Powis Street

SE186NF

Thunderer Walk

SE186ST

No 1 Street

SE186XD

Marlborough Road

SE187EQ

Richmond Place

SE186LB

Carriage Street

SE186BZ

Powis Street

SE186HZ

Murrays Yard

SE186DA

Murrays Yard

SE186FZ

Victory Parade

SE186QR

Market Street

SE186SW

Gunnery Terrace

SE186YR

Cadogan Road

SE187HB

Jessup Close

SE187HR

Burrage Road

SE186PN

Polytechnic Street

SE187QH

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186HU

Calderwood Street

SE186XX

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186DN

Woolwich High Street

SE186LS

Bunton Street

SE186YG

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186EL

Wilmount Street

SE186JR

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186JJ

Castile Road

SE186RH

Wilmount Street

SE186RQ

Helen Street

SE186DT

Ferry Place

SE186EF

Woolwich New Road

SE186EJ

Masons Hill

SE186FL

Victory Parade

SE186GS

Love Lane

SE186JL

Powis Street

SE186RJ

Wilmount Street

SE186ZG

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186GT

Arsenal Way

SE186PD

Duke Of Wellington Avenue

SE186QN

Brigadier Walk

SE186RL

Vincent Road

SE186ZS

Wellington Street

SE186ZU

Wellington Street

SE187LW

Dawson Close

SE186BX

Brookhill Road

SE186NB

Hare Street

SE186AT

Armstrong Road

SE189SZ

Woolwich Arsenal

Data Sources

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