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Woolwich Arsenal

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About

Woolwich Arsenal ward is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, southeast London. The area is known for its historical significance, particularly as a former military and industrial hub. The ward includes landmarks like the Royal Arsenal, a former weapons factory, and the Woolwich Dockyard, which played a key role in shipbuilding. The Thames Path runs along the riverfront, offering views of the water and connections to nearby areas.

The ward has seen significant regeneration in recent years, with new housing developments and the arrival of the Elizabeth line improving transport links. Woolwich Arsenal station serves as a major transport hub, connecting the area to central London. Local amenities include the Woolwich Centre, which houses council services, and a range of shops and restaurants along Powis Street. The area retains a mix of historic buildings and modern developments, reflecting its evolving character.

Area overview

On average Woolwich Arsenal has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woolwich Arsenal is £53,276 per year. On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £431,000 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £900,000.

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
Flats148£432,000
Terraced3£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

SE186HA

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186JG

Calderwood Street

SE186NL

Powis Street

SE186NZ

Woolwich High Street

SE186TL

Hopton Road

SE187LN

Arthur Grove

SE186EP

Helen Street

SE186DX

Glass Yard

SE186GX

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186HD

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186NA

Hare Street

SE186TA

Hopton Road

SE186XB

Argyll Road

SE187DE

Invermore Place

SE187DH

Invermore Place

SE186BZ

Powis Street

SE186DA

Murrays Yard

SE186ED

Thomas Street

SE186HZ

Murrays Yard

SE186LB

Carriage Street

SE186LQ

Macbean Street

SE186NF

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186ST

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186XD

Carriage Street

SE187EQ

Maxey Road

SE186FZ

Beresford Street

SE186HU

Calderwood Street

SE186PN

Polytechnic Street

SE186QR

Market Street

SE186SW

Cornwallis Road

SE186XX

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186YR

Carriage Street

SE187HB

Burrage Grove

SE187HR

Arsenal Way

SE187QH

Woolwich Glyndon

SE186EL

Wilmount Street

SE186YG

Plumstead Common & Riverside

SE186DN

Woolwich High Street

SE186JR

Woolwich South

SE186LS

Bunton Street

SE186JJ

Castile Road

SE186RH

Wilmount Street

SE186RQ

Helen Street

SE186EJ

Masons Hill

SE186DT

Hare Street

SE186EF

Brookhill Road

SE186FL

Beresford Street

SE186GS

Love Lane

SE186JL

Barnard Close

SE186RJ

Wilmount Street

SE186ZG

Plumstead Common & Riverside

SE186BX

Brookhill Road

SE186AT

Armstrong Road

SE186RL

Vincent Road

SE186GT

Arsenal Way

SE186NB

Hare Street

SE186PD

Duke Of Wellington Avenue

SE186QN

Woolwich High Street

SE186ZS

Woolwich South

SE186ZU

Love Lane

SE187LW

Dawson Close

SE189SZ

Woolwich South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.