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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. Approximately 38.4% 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 area has 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
38.4%
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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Woolwich South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £795,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats32£322,500£5,188
Terraced23£543,500£5,174

10 years median price trend in Woolwich South

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

All postcodes in Woolwich South

SE186BD

Brookhill Road

SE186AS

Brumwell Avenue

SE183EW

Wrottesley Road

SE187AW

De Morgan Terrace

SE183TQ

Edge Hill

SE186RN

Vincent Road

SE187JG

De Haviland Drive

SE186HG

Woolwich Arsenal

SE183QT

Barnfield Gardens

SE186RH

Wilmount Street

SE182UL

Plumstead Common Road

SE186EB

Masons Hill

SE186UX

Brumwell Avenue

SE182TT

Palmerston Crescent

SE187AZ

Sandy Hill Road

SE183AG

Plum Lane

SE186HW

Love Lane

SE186XG

Fountain Close

SE186SD

Sandy Hill Avenue

SE183TX

Barnfield Road

SE186GZ

Love Lane

SE186TX

Brookhill Close

SE187JY

Bloomfield Villas

SE186AA

Moy Lane

SE186QB

Wellington Street

SE187JD

Bloomfield Road

SE183TS

Mayplace Lane

SE187JB

Raglan Road

SE187BB

Sandy Hill Road

SE183TW

Barnfield Road

SE186QT

Love Lane

SE187JH

Bloomfield Road

SE183AP

Plumstead Common Road

SE187LA

Burrage Road

SE183UB

Wrottesley Road

SE187HZ

Bloomfield Road

SE186FG

Brookhill Close

SE183UD

Barnfield Road

SE183UQ

Barnfield Road

SE183TF

Shooters Hill

SE187BE

Burrage Place

SE182TY

Jago Close

SE186ZS

Wellington Street

SE184HU

Nightingale Place

SE183EZ

Vernham Road

SE187LD

Burrage Road

SE183BF

Mayplace Lane

SE186RJ

Wilmount Street

SE184HT

Nightingale Place

SE187AQ

Crescent Road

SE183QY

Barnfield Gardens

SE182TS

Palmerston Crescent

SE186ND

Wellington Street

SE182TR

Admaston Road

SE183ER

Genesta Road

SE186AH

Sandy Hill Road

SE187JW

Burrage Road

SE186GY

Love Lane

SE186ZE

Brookhill Road

SE186PA

Sandy Hill Road

SE183EX

Genesta Road

SE186EN

Wilmount Street

SE186BJ

Brookhill Road

SE186GS

Love Lane

SE183AA

Isla Road

SE187JT

The Oaks

SE187JP

Burrage Road

SE187BJ

Frederick Place

SE187AH

Crescent Road

SE187BS

Hoby Terrace

SE183SZ

Herbert Road

SE186PH

Love Lane

SE187BL

Crescent Road

SE186JN

Love Lane

SE187JF

Raglan Road

SE186EG

Anglesea Road

SE186XL

Fountain Close

SE183AF

Plum Lane

SE183BN

Shooters Hill

SE183TZ

Barnfield Road

SE183AD

Kirk Lane

SE186PQ

Wellington Street

SE187AP

Woolwich Common

SE186SB

Bignell Road

SE186TP

Walpole Place

SE187JA

Buttmarsh Close

SE186RQ

Helen Street

SE186GW

Love Lane

SE183SQ

Edge Hill

SE186GU

Love Lane

SE186SA

Sandy Hill Road

SE189ZZ

Woolwich Arsenal

SE186UA

Elmdene Road

SE186RL

Vincent Road

SE183AB

Kirk Lane

SE183BG

Minter Terrace

SE183UG

Barnfield Road

SE186TT

Brookhill Road

SE183SH

Herbert Road

SE187JJ

Bloomfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.