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About

Woolwich Common ward occupies a central position within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, situated south of the main Woolwich town centre. The area is largely defined by its open green spaces, including the expansive Woolwich Common itself and a significant portion of the historic Royal Artillery Barracks grounds. This creates a distinct contrast between formal military architecture and recreational parkland within the ward's boundaries.

The residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several notable post-war housing estates. The presence of the University of Greenwich at the former Royal Herbert Hospital buildings adds an institutional element. The ward is anchored by the major transport interchange at Woolwich Arsenal, providing direct rail and Docklands Light Railway connections across London.

Area overview

On average Woolwich Common has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 42.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwich Common is £61,623 per year. There are 5 schools in Woolwich Common: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Woolwich Common is home to around 12,688 people, with a population density of about 6,138.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Woolwich Common Population
12,688
Population density
6,138.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.49(+162%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.45(+65%)
Other theft
15.37(+34%)
Vehicle crime
14.19(+51%)
Public order
13.71(+103%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,718
29.31%
African
2,984
23.52%
Other White
1,179
9.29%
Other Asian
1,107
8.73%
Other
638
5.03%
Total population: 12,686

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,827
38.86%
No qualifications
1,978
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,259
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 9,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,515
32.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,135
24.42%
Owns with a mortgage
811
17.45%
Other social rented
522
11.23%
Owns outright
368
7.92%
Total households: 4,647

Property prices in Woolwich Common

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £435K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) in Woolwich Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £181,000 up to £795,999.

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 Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£430,000£459
Flats34£302,500£524

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£260,000£330,000
2017£365,000£360,000
2018£381,250£390,000
2019£343,750£390,000
2020£422,500£387,500
2021£373,750£380,000
2022£369,000£398,500
2023£335,000£385,000
2024£330,000£430,500
2025£340,000£460,000
2026£310,000£427,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£412£358
2017£520£363
2018£539£389
2019£517£398
2020£542£369
2021£507£399
2022£604£423
2023£508£398
2024£519£443
2025£523£461
2026£508£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Common 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 Common ward.

Local councillors

Anthony Okereke

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Elizabeth Ige

Woolwich Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Woolwich Common

Is Woolwich Common safe?

Woolwich Common records about 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woolwich Common?

The median sale price in Woolwich Common is £375,000 (about £495 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolwich Common?

Woolwich Common has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woolwich Common?

Woolwich Common scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolwich Common sits around rank 9,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woolwich Common?

The average household income in Woolwich Common is around £61,623 per year, and 42% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woolwich Common?

Woolwich Common is represented by 2 elected councillors: Anthony Okereke (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Elizabeth Ige (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Woolwich Common

SE186AU

Brumwell Avenue

SE187JQ

Bloomfield Road

SE184HG

Nightingale Place

SE187BB

Sandy Hill Road

SE184DW

Woolwich Common

SE187JE

Bloomfield Road

SE187AL

Conduit Villas

SE186UD

Brookhill Close

SE186UB

Elmdene Road

SE187AJ

Conduit Road

SE186AW

Woolwich Common

SE186BS

Rolfe Terrace

SE187JG

De Haviland Drive

SE187EX

Sandbach Place

SE184HH

Nightingale Vale

SE186FX

Caldwell Close

SE186PA

Sandy Hill Road

SE184HA

Woolwich Common

SE186AQ

Brumwell Avenue

SE184EZ

Gildersome Street

SE187JF

Raglan Road

SE187HU

Glenmount Path

SE184EW

Nightingale Vale

SE187BA

Sandy Hill Road

SE186BW

Grand Depot Road

SE187LE

St James Close

SE184HF

Lord Roberts Terrace

SE186XN

Gunner Lane

SE186AZ

Brumwell Avenue

SE186XG

Fountain Close

SE186UZ

Brookhill Road

SE184HQ

Woolwich Common

SE184EH

Nightingale Vale

SE187LF

Raglan Road

SE186HY

Brumwell Avenue

SE186TZ

Elmdene Road

SE184DQ

Milward Walk

SE187TA

Manthorp Road

SE184DU

Ritter Street

SE186UX

Brumwell Avenue

SE186SD

Sandy Hill Avenue

SE183SR

Keemor Close

SE187LB

Raglan Road

SE184HS

Woolwich Common

SE184BP

Greenhill Terrace

SE186SU

Connaught Mews

SE184DD

Fenwick Close

SE187LR

Burrage Road

SE186QU

Brumwell Avenue

SE184BQ

Cemetery Lane

SE187EZ

Swetenham Walk

SE187JU

Burrage Road

SE187EY

Pattison Walk

SE184HU

Nightingale Place

SE186TX

Brookhill Close

SE187HN

Congleton Grove

SE184EQ

Memess Path

SE187LA

Burrage Road

SE187BJ

Frederick Place

SE187JL

Cambridge Row

SE186QY

Brumwell Avenue

SE183TA

Delvan Close

SE187JR

The Oaks

SE187AG

Crescent Road

SE184QA

Woolwich Common

SE184HE

Nightingale Place

SE184ET

Kempt Street

SE187JX

Michel Walk

SE187HZ

Bloomfield Road

SE184DT

Ritter Street

SE187SP

Vicarage Road

SE187JS

The Oaks

SE187BN

Crescent Road

SE187JY

Bloomfield Villas

SE184EL

Nightingale Vale

SE186QH

Brumwell Avenue

SE187JB

Raglan Road

SE186XL

Fountain Close

SE186SB

Bignell Road

SE184HP

Woolwich Common

SE186FA

Brookhill Close

SE187AQ

Crescent Road

SE187BP

Woolwich Common

SE186BQ

Brumwell Avenue

SE187BS

Hoby Terrace

SE183AU

Plumstead Common Road

SE186AF

Rolfe Terrace

SE186BD

Brookhill Road

SE187ST

Vicarage Road

SE187HW

Congleton Grove

SE186DW

Brumwell Avenue

SE184LH

Shooters Hill Road

SE184HT

Nightingale Place

SE184EJ

Fennel Street

SE184BW

Greenhill

SE187RN

St Margarets Terrace

SE187JH

Bloomfield Road

SE184DL

Jefferson Walk

SE184EN

Nightingale Vale

SE184BD

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