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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)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £475K

Based on 63 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
Terraced20£561,750£471
Semi-Detached1£420,000£557
Flats42£310,000£482

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£488£477
2026£482£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.

All postcodesin Woolwich South

SE183SH

Herbert Road

SE187JJ

Bloomfield Road

SE182TP

Admaston Road