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Woolwich Arsenal

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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 223 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
223
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
82.64(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.71(+143%)
Shoplifting
27.52(+172%)
Other theft
26.45(+127%)
Public order
25.37(+281%)
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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £431,000 in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 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
Flats138£436,000
Terraced3£395,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwich Arsenal

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.