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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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £423,500 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £825,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats130£423,500£6,310
Terraced2£572,500£5,972

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

SE186FH

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186QN

Brigadier Walk

SE186DT

Ferry Place

SE186AB

Love Lane

SE186NJ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186BZ

Powis Street

SE186QB

Wellington Street

SE187EJ

Maxey Road

SE186EN

Wilmount Street

SE186SG

Cornwallis Road

SE186YL

Cadogan Road

SE186FR

Duke Of Wellington Avenue

SE186EB

Masons Hill

SE186AL

Spray Street

SE186LS

Bunton Street

SE186JL

Powis Street

SE186QA

Jim Bradley Close

SE186NY

Greens End

SE186GT

Arsenal Way

SE186HW

Love Lane

SE186SL

Cornwallis Road

SE186FE

Major Draper Street

SE186YS

Cadogan Road

SE186TN

Chatham Close

SE186DN

Woolwich High Street

SE186ND

Wellington Street

SE186QX

Bathway

SE186NW

Thunderer Walk

SE187DD

Plumstead Road

SE186JB

Calderwood Street

SE186LB

Carriage Street

SE186NU

Brigadier Walk

SE186LU

Powis Street

SE186TA

Marlborough Road

SE186JW

Powis Street

SE186EL

Wilmount Street

SE186GN

Royal Carriage Mews

SE186DR

Mortgramit Square

SE189ZZ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186TB

Hardinge Crescent

SE186PL

Argyll Road

SE186FB

No 1 Street

SE186DS

Woolwich High Street

SE186GA

Royal Carriage Mews

SE186JR

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186ZD

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186AY

Beresford Square

SE186GQ

Love Lane

SE186LH

Thunderer Walk

SE186EA

Woolwich High Street

SE186LF

Powis Street

SE186NP

Duke Of Wellington Avenue

SE186TS

Brookhill Road

SE186BU

Beresford Street

SE186QP

Market Street

SE186LJ

Gun Carriage Walk

SE186LR

Powis Street

SE186GH

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186HN

Laboratory Square

SE186AX

Spray Street

SE186BF

Beresford Street

SE186ZF

Major Draper Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.