property, homes and houses for sale in Woolwich

Property for sale in Woolwich

Woolwich is in the London Borough of Greenwich, on the south side of the River Thames, although there is the tiny exclave of North Woolwich on the north side of the river. Woolwich is notable as a river crossing point, with the Woolwich Ferry and the lesser-known Woolwich foot tunnel to North Woolwich. River boat services operate five days a week from a new pier erected next to the former Arsenal. Woolwich is strongly associated with Britain's military past and was home to the Woolwich Dockyard, the Royal Arsenal, the Royal Military Academy, and the Royal Horse Artillery. Woolwich still retains an army base at the Royal Artillery Barracks and the Royal Artillery Museum. Arsenal Football Club was founded in Woolwich in 1886 by workers at the Arsenal. It moved to Highbury in north London in 1913. The town centre is enjoying a small renaissance with development at the old Royal Arsenal site. Several high street chains have started to arrive and longer established shops have been refurbished. Massive redevelopment of the area around Love Lane is in the final stages of consultation and would result in housing, local shops and a large Tesco. Property for sale in Woolwich is covered by the postcode SE18 and varies greatly from artisan Victorian cottages, to new build. The average price of two-bedroom houses in Woolwich is £182,000, with four bedrooms around £330,000. Flats in Woolwich begin at around £125,000 for one bedroom in a house conversion, but for one-bedroom in an attractive apartment block, close to the river, you would expect to pay £165,000. Two bedrooms in a warehouse conversion in an historic building offering in excess of 1275 square feet would cost around £375,000.

Amenities for Woolwich properties

Woolwich has a great deal going for it as the 2012 Olympics are focusing attention on redevelopment and transport. There are several primary schools in Woolwich, with secondary schools in neighbouring Thamesmead, Plumstead and Charlton. The Waterfront Leisure Centre overlooks the river and there many local shops, supermarkets, restaurants and pubs. Parks include Maryon Wilson Park and Woolwich Common. Estate agents in Woolwich include Greater London Properties, Haart, David Evans.

Transport in Woolwich

A terminus for the Docklands Light Railway is under construction. The free Woolwich Ferry service operates across the River Thames to North Woolwich and carries lorries, cars, cyclists and pedestrians during the hours of daylight. Woolwich foot tunnel is also available for use at any time. There are three train stations in Woolwich: Woolwich Dockyard, Woolwich Arsenal and Plumstead providing a direct link with central London.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Woolwich, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Thamesmead, Plumstead, and Charlton.