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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 84 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
84
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
36.16(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.56(-12%)
Other theft
9.41(-19%)
Public order
8.01(+20%)
Vehicle crime
7.31(-25%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Woolwich South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats33£345,000
Semi-Detached1£550,000
Terraced25£505,000

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

SE189SZ

Woolwich Arsenal

Data Sources

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