Woolwich New Road
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 265% 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: 265% 5-year growth.
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: 265% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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 New Road is located in Greenwich, near Woolwich, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 470 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 204 violent offences were recorded (43% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Brookhill Road / Connaught Estate) is 87m away. The median property price is £280,000, with exceptional growth of 265% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 254m 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 51 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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 New Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Anytime Fitness 232m · 3 min walk
- Woolwich Waves 335m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 651m · 8 min walk
- More Yoga 676m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Ferryview Health Centre 603m · 8 min walk
- Royal Arsenal Medical Centre 809m · 10 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1410m · 18 min walk
- The Fairfield Centre 1896m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Woolwich Library 237m · 3 min walk
- Slade Centre Library 1677m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- General Gordon Square 356m · 4 min walk
- Saint Mary's Garden 727m · 9 min walk
- James Clavell Square 894m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 255m · 3 min walk
- Mulgrave Primary School 349m · 4 min walk
- Nightingale Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School 550m · 7 min walk
- Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 772m · 10 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.
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