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Woolwich Dockyard

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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 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 55.4% 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 £63,831 per year. There are 4 schools in Woolwich Dockyard: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.4%
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
68.1(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.09(+58%)
Shoplifting
26.52(+162%)
Other theft
23.19(+99%)
Drugs
17.71(+191%)
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

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Woolwich Dockyard area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich Dockyard 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 Dockyard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£270,000
Terraced13£455,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwich Dockyard

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

All postcodes in Woolwich Dockyard

SE185BY

Rectory Place

SE185QR

Leda Road

SE185SQ

Red Barracks Road

SE184EG

Artillery Place

SE185EP

Ogilby Street

SE185SZ

Harlinger Street

SE185AH

Samuel Street

SE185BT

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185EL

Rideout Street

SE185SG

Cambridge Barracks Road

Data Sources

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