Woolwich Road
Greenwich, Greater London, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £353,250, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (93) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
High transport (100) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Woolwich Road is located in Greenwich, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 119 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), restaurant (3), and atm (1). The closest is The Meridian Dental Practice (dentist, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Marlton Street) is 29m away. The median property price is £353,250, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 186 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 169m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 70 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Woolwich Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Novo Armory 137m · 2 min walk
- MoreYoga 307m · 4 min walk
- Novo Gym 346m · 4 min walk
- Snap Fitness 443m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Vanbrugh Group Practice 353m · 4 min walk
- Sarah Crawford Advanced Aesthetics 1164m · 14 min walk
- The Fairfield Centre 1767m · 22 min walk
libraries (5)
- Greenwich Centre Library 335m · 4 min walk
- Blackheath Library 1185m · 15 min walk
- Stockwell Street Library 1649m · 21 min walk
- Charlton Library 1767m · 22 min walk
- West Greenwich Library 1937m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- East Greenwich Pleasaunce 130m · 2 min walk
- Mycenae Gardens 689m · 9 min walk
- Southern Park 848m · 11 min walk
- Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park 1005m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Halstow Primary School 169m · 2 min walk
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 466m · 6 min walk
- Robert Owen Nursery School 518m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 532m · 7 min walk
- The John Roan School 873m · 11 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.