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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 average crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 54.6% 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 the area have 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
54.6%
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

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£434
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £479K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £434 per square foot) in Woolwich West area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £912,500.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£628,614£679
Terraced4£478,750£550
Flats6£270,000£411

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolwich West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£221,250£387,500
2017£195,250£590,000
2018£282,500£606,250
2019£277,500£450,000
2020£348,000£591,500
2021£245,000£675,000
2022£270,250£607,750
2023£322,500£625,000
2024£281,000£600,000
2025£283,000£520,000
2026£188,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwich West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich West.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£490£388
2017£381£391
2018£704£482
2019£465£415
2020£551£471
2021£421£468
2022£510£481
2023£575£486
2024£474£473
2025£479£527
2026£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolwich West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolwich West 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.