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Woolwich Dockyard

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About

Woolwich Dockyard is a ward in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, located in southeast London. The area is historically significant as the site of the former Royal Dockyard, which operated from the 16th to the 19th century. Today, the ward includes a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with ongoing regeneration projects transforming parts of the waterfront. The Thames Path runs along the river, offering views of the surrounding area.

The ward is well-connected, with Woolwich Arsenal DLR and railway station providing links to central London and beyond. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to the needs of residents. The area retains traces of its maritime heritage, with some historic buildings still standing alongside modern developments. Woolwich Dockyard is part of a broader regeneration zone, with new housing and infrastructure projects shaping its future.

Area overview

On average Woolwich Dockyard has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 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 of residents in Woolwich Dockyard is £51,422 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55.4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 34 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
Flats20£270,000
Terraced14£452,500

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

SE185SZ

Harlinger Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.