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Woolwich West

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About

Woolwich West sits on the southern bank of the River Thames, forming a key part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich's urban fabric. The area is anchored by the Royal Arsenal, a historic military complex now largely converted for residential and cultural use. Its streets are a mix of modern apartment developments and older terraced housing, with several major transport links converging here, including the Elizabeth line and the Docklands Light Railway. The Thames Path provides a direct route for walking along the waterfront.

The area's identity is strongly tied to its industrial and military past, evident in the converted arsenal buildings and the presence of the Firepower Museum. Woolwich West is home to the large Tesco superstore and the Woolwich Centre, which houses the local library and civic offices. A distinctive local feature is the Dial Arch pub, located within the original gatehouse of the Royal Arsenal, serving as a social hub amidst the ongoing regeneration.

Area overview

On average Woolwich West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwich West is £63,447 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolwich West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Woolwich West is home to around 7,561 people, with a population density of about 11,584.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Woolwich West Population
7,561
Population density
11,584.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.87(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.71(-27%)
Other theft
11.11(-3%)
Vehicle crime
7.54(-20%)
Drugs
6.75(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,446
32.35%
African
1,898
25.11%
Other White
786
10.4%
Other Asian
513
6.79%
Other Black
285
3.77%
Total population: 7,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,213
38.19%
No qualifications
1,293
22.31%
Level 3 (A level)
756
13.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
635
10.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
533
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,055
37.38%
Other social rented
496
17.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
16.48%
Owns with a mortgage
452
16.02%
Owns outright
257
9.11%
Total households: 2,822

Property prices in Woolwich West

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Woolwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £912,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£628,614£7,309
Flats7£270,000£4,500
Terraced7£437,500£5,239

10 years median price trend in Woolwich West

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

All postcodes in Woolwich West

SE78ER

Heathwood Gardens

SE185TY

Mulgrave Road

SE185HS

Woodhill

SE185ED

Rosebank Walk

SE185JU

Frances Street

SE185NN

Pett Street

SE185SG

Cambridge Barracks Road

SE185EQ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185EP

Ogilby Street

SE185PZ

Lamport Close

SE185RL

Mulgrave Road

SE185LN

Godfrey Road

SE185TX

Mulgrave Road

SE185LF

Samuel Street

SE185TZ

Gorman Road

SE78FA

St Thomass Mews

SE185HJ

Carr Grove

SE78EJ

Kinveachy Gardens

SE78FL

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185AH

Samuel Street

SE185JH

Woodville Street

SE185LG

Samuel Street

SE185AD

Frances Street

SE78HA

Little Heath

SE185SJ

Brewhouse Road

SE78DL

Maryon Road

SE185HQ

Woodhill

SE185ER

Ogilby Street

SE185LD

Borgard Road

SE185EA

Eleanor Walk

SE184AL

Hillreach

SE185EY

Godfrey Road

SE185EE

Paradise Place

SE78FN

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185DZ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE78ES

Heathwood Gardens

SE185BL

Woolwich Dockyard

SE78HB

Thorntree Road

SE78DS

Erwood Road

SE185LR

Samuel Close

SE185TQ

Willow Lane

SE185NQ

Woolwich Church Street

SE78EL

Woodland Terrace

SE185DB

Belford Grove

SE185HL

Maryon Grove

SE185ES

Rideout Street

SE185EG

Ogilby Street

SE185LJ

Samuel Street

SE78HG

Kidd Place

SE185HN

Woodhill

SE185SA

Gorman Road

SE78FJ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185DP

Rushgrove Street

SE185SE

Whitby Road

SE185LE

Samuel Street

SE78DJ

Maryon Road

SE78DB

Maryon Road

SE185SF

Cambridge Barracks Road

SE185ET

Rideout Street

SE78EE

Kinveachy Gardens

SE185EH

Ogilby Street

SE185EF

Frances Street

SE78EX

Woodland Terrace

SE78BN

Maryon Grove

SE185BQ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185DD

Rush Grove Mews

SE78BT

Maryon Grove

SE185SN

Gorman Road

SE78EY

Little Heath

SE78HE

Sandpit Place

SE186XY

Woolwich Dockyard

SE185DN

Rushgrove Street

SE78EH

Kinveachy Gardens

SE78ET

Heathwood Gardens

SE185JL

Woodhill

SE185PY

Lamport Close

SE78ED

Kinveachy Gardens

SE185LB

Frances Street

SE185LP

Frances Street

SE185BJ

Woolwich Dockyard

SE184AB

Artillery Place

SE185HP

Parish Wharf Place

SE78EQ

Kinveachy Gardens

SE78BJ

Little Heath

SE185PX

Belson Road

SE185JZ

Frances Street

SE185HT

Prospect Vale

SE185HD

Godfrey Road

SE185SQ

Red Barracks Road

SE78EF

Kinveachy Gardens

SE185DH

Woodrow

SE78DD

Woodland Terrace

SE78EP

Heathwood Gardens

SE185DF

Woodrow

SE185EU

Rideout Street

SE185LQ

Samuel Street

SE185EW

Ogilby Street

SE185RN

Mulgrave Road

SE185JY

Belson Road

SE185HW

Woodhill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.