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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 71 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
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
28.44(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.8(-37%)
Other theft
9.79(-16%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(-26%)
Public order
5.82(-13%)
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 25 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Woolwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwich West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£282,000
Semi-Detached2£716,250
Terraced14£480,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwich West

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

Data Sources

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