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About

Woolwich Dockyard is located in southeast London along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is historically defined by its industrial and maritime past, centred around the former Royal Dockyard established in the early 16th century. Today, the ward contains a mix of residential housing, modern developments, and significant tracts of post-industrial land awaiting regeneration. Its riverfront provides direct views across to the Thames Barrier and the industrial landscapes of Silvertown.

A key local feature is the substantial surviving infrastructure of the old dockyard, including the Grade II listed Dockyard Clockhouse. The area is also home to Woolwich Arsenal station, a major transport interchange. Open space is provided by the linear Thames Path and the green expanse of Woolwich Common to the south, which borders the military barracks. The ward's character is heavily shaped by ongoing large-scale construction projects within the wider Woolwich regeneration area.

Area overview

On average Woolwich Dockyard has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 55.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwich Dockyard is £63,822 per year. There are 5 schools in Woolwich Dockyard: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Woolwich Dockyard is home to around 11,688 people, with a population density of about 11,879.3 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.7%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Woolwich Dockyard Population
11,688
Population density
11,879.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.24(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.46(+62%)
Shoplifting
33.62(+237%)
Other theft
22.16(+94%)
Public order
18.39(+172%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
3,206
27.43%
British
3,159
27.03%
Other White
1,247
10.67%
Other Asian
974
8.33%
Other Black
483
4.13%
Total population: 11,688

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,440
38.27%
No qualifications
1,954
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,164
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 8,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,885
40.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
973
21.11%
Other social rented
683
14.82%
Owns with a mortgage
641
13.91%
Owns outright
287
6.23%
Total households: 4,609

Property prices in Woolwich Dockyard

Median price£275,750
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £450K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £628,614.

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 Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced9£450,000£442
Flats18£232,250£490

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich Dockyard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£220,000£373,000
2017£240,000£407,500
2018£285,000£357,000
2019£285,000£392,500
2020£339,000£388,000
2021£226,250£400,000
2022£260,250£450,000
2023£286,500£560,500
2024£275,000£450,000
2025£242,500£460,000
2026£196,750£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£538£394
2017£457£389
2018£558£379
2019£447£395
2020£524£437
2021£405£432
2022£478£469
2023£472£468
2024£465£441
2025£521£443
2026£418£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich Dockyard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Dockyard 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 Dockyard ward.

Local councillors

Asli Mohammed

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Raja Zeeshan

Woolwich Dockyard - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Woolwich Dockyard

Is Woolwich Dockyard safe?

Woolwich Dockyard records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woolwich Dockyard?

The median sale price in Woolwich Dockyard is £275,750 (about £483 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolwich Dockyard?

Woolwich Dockyard has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woolwich Dockyard?

Woolwich Dockyard scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolwich Dockyard sits around rank 7,492 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 Dockyard?

The average household income in Woolwich Dockyard is around £63,822 per year, and 56% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woolwich Dockyard?

Woolwich Dockyard is represented by 2 elected councillors: Asli Mohammed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Raja Zeeshan (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Woolwich Dockyard

SE185NX

Warspite Road

SE185RP

Rectory Place

SE186DU

Woolwich High Street

SE78HF

Kidd Place

SE185QE

Kingsman Parade

SE186QF

Wellington Street

SE185BS

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185BJ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185TX

Mulgrave Road

SE185AW

Greenlaw Street

SE185NE

Woolwich Church Street

SE185NF

Mast Quay

SE185LL

Samuel Street

SE185LQ

Samuel Street

SE78DA

Maryon Road

SE185TE

Escreet Grove

SE185QS

Maud Cashmore Way

SE185SQ

Red Barracks Road

SE185HL

Maryon Grove

SE185LH

Bowling Green Row

SE185ER

Ogilby Street

SE185RR

Kingsman Street

SE185BG

Woolwich Church Street

SE185BY

Rectory Place

SE185HD

Godfrey Road

SE185QU

Spindle Close

SE185DP

Rushgrove Street

SE184EP

Artillery Place

SE78BJ

Little Heath

SE185TB

Willow Lane

SE185SL

Gorman Road

SE185QF

Kingsman Street

SE185QD

Lord Warwick Street

SE185JL

Woodhill

SE185HQ

Woodhill

SE185QN

Europe Road

SE185BH

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185HH

Carr Grove

SE185DF

Woodrow

SE185LW

Samuel Street

SE185SY

Harlinger Street

SE186XY

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185JG

Woodville Street

SE185AE

Sunbury Street

SE185HE

Ogilby Street

SE185LN

Godfrey Road

SE185BA

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185DW

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185HS

Woodhill

SE185QH

Resolution Walk

SE185DZ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE184AB

Artillery Place

SE185QJ

Europe Road

SE185RL

Mulgrave Road

SE185EF

Frances Street

SE185EY

Godfrey Road

SE185SF

Cambridge Barracks Road

SE185QQ

Venus Road

SE185PS

Kingsman Street

SE185SW

Harlinger Street

SE185EE

Paradise Place

SE185HF

Rideout Street

SE185JH

Woodville Street

SE185ET

Rideout Street

SE185HW

Woodhill

SE185LF

Samuel Street

SE185PN

Antelope Road

SE184EG

Artillery Place

SE185EP

Ogilby Street

SE185QY

Ruston Road

SE185NP

Mast Quay

SE185EU

Rideout Street

SE185JZ

Frances Street

SE185EL

Rideout Street

SE184AL

Hillreach

SE185PQ

Prospect Vale

SE185SS

Harlinger Street

SE185NN

Pett Street

SE185LZ

Sunbury Street

SE185LA

Frances Street

SE185QT

Antelope Road

SE185ED

Rosebank Walk

SE185LE

Samuel Street

SE185NQ

Woolwich Church Street

SE185RT

Kingsman Street

SE185AN

St Mary Street

SE185LG

Samuel Street

SE78FS

Woolwich Dockyard

SE78HE

Sandpit Place

SE185BT

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185SN

Gorman Road

SE185LX

Sunbury Street

SE185JF

Woodhill

SE185SG

Cambridge Barracks Road

SE78HD

Cannon Place

SE185BF

Mast Quay

SE185QA

Lord Warwick Street

SE78FA

St Thomass Mews

SE185EH

Ogilby Street

SE185QZ

Ruston Road