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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 23.9% 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 £73,639 per year. On average most houses in the area have 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
23.9%
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

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£569
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£314K – £515K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £569 per square foot) in Woolwich Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£572,500£555
Flats134£420,000£569

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£364,048£472,000
2017£429,000£440,000
2018£519,344£460,000
2019£490,813£355,000
2020£459,000£450,000
2021£460,000£620,000
2022£500,000£393,000
2023£454,450£432,500
2024£466,000£428,000
2025£445,000£395,000
2026£405,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£565£459
2017£642£403
2018£732£497
2019£782£383
2020£673£428
2021£673£484
2022£733£453
2023£640£495
2024£786£505
2025£624£465
2026£565£645
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Arsenal in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Woolwich Arsenal ward.

Local councillors

Jackie Smith

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joshua Ayodele

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam Littlewood

Woolwich Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party