Woolwich Common
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £167,250 with warm market liquidity. Strong 16% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£167,250).
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£167,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £167,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Woolwich Common is located in Greenwich, near Woolwich, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 641 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 374 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 109m away. The median property price is £167,250, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 428m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Woolwich Common, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 1159m · 14 min walk
- Woolwich Waves 1254m · 16 min walk
- More Yoga 1544m · 19 min walk
- PureGym 1555m · 19 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 619m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Hospital 1343m · 17 min walk
- Ferryview Health Centre 1405m · 18 min walk
- The Fairfield Centre 1555m · 19 min walk
- Royal Arsenal Medical Centre 1711m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Woolwich Library 1167m · 15 min walk
- Charlton Library 1581m · 20 min walk
- Slade Centre Library 1803m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woolwich Common 412m · 5 min walk
- Eltham Common 1183m · 15 min walk
- King George's Field 1262m · 16 min walk
- General Gordon Square 1286m · 16 min walk
- Saint Mary's Garden 1478m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 429m · 5 min walk
- Ark Greenwich Free School 968m · 12 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Mulgrave Primary School 1004m · 12 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill 1083m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.