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Woolwich South

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About

Woolwich South sits on the south bank of the Thames within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, centred on the riverside stretch of the Royal Arsenal. The Arsenal site contains long former munitions buildings, a ropeyard that runs close to the water, and new cultural uses clustered under the Woolwich Works banner. The river walk and reclaimed quayside provide direct views across the Thames and a clear sense of the area's industrial past repurposed for housing, studios and small businesses.

The town centre area is anchored by Woolwich Market and civic facilities a short walk inland, with the Royal Artillery Barracks and Woolwich Common to the west. Transport includes river crossings and frequent bus routes serving the borough; the Woolwich Ferry operates nearby. Local streets combine terraces, post-war housing and recent developments, and the Arsenal precinct retains workshops and archive buildings that reflect the long military and manufacturing history of the place. Community projects and weekly markets remain a regular part of local life.

Area overview

On average Woolwich South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwich South is £59,687 per year. There are 2 schools in Woolwich South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Woolwich South is home to around 12,860 people, with a population density of about 16,893.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Woolwich South Population
12,860
Population density
16,893.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.1(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.26(-10%)
Other theft
9.95(-13%)
Public order
7.85(+16%)
Vehicle crime
7.08(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
3,154
24.53%
British
3,111
24.19%
Other White
1,441
11.21%
Other Asian
1,216
9.46%
Indian
736
5.72%
Total population: 12,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,204
42.21%
No qualifications
1,857
18.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,222
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,144
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
854
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 9,960

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,378
28.59%
Social rents from council
1,248
25.89%
Owns with a mortgage
819
16.99%
Other social rented
679
14.09%
Owns outright
439
9.11%
Total households: 4,820

Property prices in Woolwich South

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £475K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Woolwich South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced21£543,500£463
Semi-Detached1£420,000£557
Flats42£310,000£485

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£243,000£330,000
2017£365,000£430,000
2018£346,000£400,000
2019£398,251£492,500
2020£320,000£466,250
2021£262,500£435,500
2022£302,500£432,500
2023£310,000£420,000
2024£310,000£490,000
2025£317,498£524,250
2026£315,000£536,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£424£400
2017£526£391
2018£512£410
2019£517£453
2020£458£388
2021£460£437
2022£486£444
2023£485£438
2024£486£469
2025£493£477
2026£491£510
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich South 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.

Frequently asked questions about Woolwich South

Is Woolwich South safe?

Woolwich South records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woolwich South?

The median sale price in Woolwich South is £410,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolwich South?

Woolwich South has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Woolwich South?

Woolwich South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolwich South sits around rank 8,786 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 South?

The average household income in Woolwich South is around £59,687 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Woolwich South

SE189SZ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE183QZ

Barnfield Gardens

SE186ER

Anglesea Mews

SE186ZU

Wellington Street

SE186ED

Woolwich New Road

SE187LL

Burrage Road

SE187BD

Butterfield Mews

SE186HL

Thomas Street

SE186GR

Love Lane

SE187JQ

Bloomfield Road

SE183EY

Vernham Road

SE183QU

Barnfield Gardens

SE187BG

Burrage Place

SE186RG

Vincent Road

SE183HA

Vambery Road

SE183PG

Eglinton Hill

SE182TU

Admaston Road

SE186BT

Plumstead Common Road

SE183TP

Barnfield Road

SE186EZ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE187HY

Bloomfield Road

SE187JE

Bloomfield Road

SE183SW

Eglinton Road

SE186ZJ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE184HW

Nightingale Place

SE186TR

Brookhill Road

SE182TX

Admaston Road

SE183RA

Wrottesley Road

SE183TG

Edge Hill

SE184HF

Lord Roberts Terrace

SE186TY

Willenhall Road

SE186RF

Vincent Road

SE183AH

Harper Mews

SE187AL

Conduit Villas

SE187AA

Crescent Road

SE186AD

Spray Street

SE186WP

Brookhill Road

SE183SN

Eglinton Road

SE183TB

Herbert Road

SE186YG

Woolwich Arsenal

SE187BQ

Sandy Hill Road

SE186ZG

Woolwich Arsenal

SE183TT

Mayplace Lane

SE183AQ

Plum Lane

SE186JR

Woolwich Arsenal

SE183RD

Plumstead Common Road

SE186UZ

Brookhill Road

SE183QX

Barnfield Gardens

SE183HB

Vernham Road

SE183TN

Plumstead Common Road

SE186EJ

Masons Hill

SE183TE

Long Walk

SE183AE

Plum Lane

SE186ES

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186FA

Brookhill Close

SE187BN

Crescent Road

SE186RP

Ruddstreet Close

SE187AJ

Conduit Road

SE187JX

Michel Walk

SE187BA

Sandy Hill Road

SE187JU

Burrage Road

SE186JS

Engineers Row

SE183RB

Wrottesley Road

SE187JL

Cambridge Row

SE186AQ

Brumwell Avenue

SE186TZ

Elmdene Road

SE186YJ

Wellington Street

SE183RF

Colum Terrace

SE183TU

Barnfield Road

SE186UF

Brookhill Road

SE183AS

Plumstead Common Road

SE186HQ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE183AU

Plumstead Common Road

SE183AT

Plumstead Common Road

SE186GQ

Love Lane

SE186RR

Ruddstreet Close

SE186EQ

Anglesea Road

SE186TW

Walpole Place

SE186TU

Brookhill Road

SE183RE

Plumstead Common Road

SE186NY

Greens End

SE186UB

Elmdene Road

SE187JN

Bloomfield Road

SE183EP

Wrottesley Road

SE183AN

Long Walk

SE186AW

Woolwich Common

SE186BX

Brookhill Road

SE186EL

Wilmount Street

SE183UA

Shooters Hill

SE187BH

Frederick Place

SE187BP

Woolwich Common

SE186EP

Helen Street

SE186UD

Brookhill Close

SE183UE

Barnfield Road

SE186SQ

Wellington Street

SE186TS

Brookhill Road

SE183TY

Barnfield Road

SE186EF

Woolwich New Road

SE183TR

Mayplace Lane

SE186XP

Claydown Mews