Area guide · Greater-london

Royal Arsenal West, Greater-london

has 4,867 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 77 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £244,506 across 20,134 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.5% year-on-year.

4,867Homes
£244,506+2.5%Median price
77Avg EPC score
34Median age
8,508Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

  • Population

    8,508

  • Households

    3,923

  • Median age

    34

Age bands

65+ 4%0-15 15%16-24 10%25-44 53%45-64 18%

Ethnicity

Asian 14%Black 21%Mixed 9%Other 4%White 52%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 94%Terraced 6%

Build age

Pre 1900 11%1900 1944 6%1945 1999 16%2000 Plus 67%

Energy efficiency · avg score 77

A
0%
B
30%
C
62%
D
7%
E
1%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 28%Social 21%Private Rent 51%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £244,506▲

  • Avg price

    £288,712

  • Sales

    20,134

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

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Domains

  • Crime4
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  • Health6
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  • Income6
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  • Education4
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  • Employment7
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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    2,416▲

By crime type

Burglary 13%Other Theft 9%Shoplifting 16%Public Order 9%Anti-Social Behaviour 24%Violence And Sexual Offences 29%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    86.6%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    90.6%

  • Superfast broadband

    95.5%

  • 5G coverage

    92.4%

  • Bus stops

    8

  • Buses / day

    1,056

  • EV chargers

    286

Nearest rail station: Woolwich (0.23 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    12.1 m

  • Air NO₂

    19.149 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.4154 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (17.8 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby
  • Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    25

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area
  • Heritage At Risk

Listed buildings

  • Royal Arsenal Brass Foundry Royal Foundry · Grade I
  • Main Entrance To Royal Arsenal · Grade II
  • Public House · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Armstrong Gun Factory · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Building 18 · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Building 19 · Grade II
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  • Royal Arsenal Building 20 · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Building 41 And 41a Royal Laboratory Square · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal East Riverside Guard Room · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Former New Carriage Store Building 10 · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Former Paper Cartridge Factory Building 17 · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Main Guardroom · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Middle Gate And Attached Boundary Wall To The West · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Middlegate House · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Royal Laboratory East Pavilion · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal, Royal Laboratory West Pavilion · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Statue Of The Duke Of Wellington · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Verbruggens House · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal West Riverside Guardroom · Grade II
  • The former Woolwich Covered Market · Grade II
  • The Officers Block (Building Eleven) Royal Arsenal · Grade II
  • Royal Arsenal Dial Square Entrance Range · Grade II*
  • Royal Arsenal The Board Room · Grade II*
  • Royal Arsenal The Grand Store West And South Ranges Buildings 36 37 And 46 Royal Arsenal The Grand Store, E Range (Building 49) · Grade II*

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    2

  • Childcare providers

    2

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (9.63 km)

About

About property data in Royal Arsenal West

The population here is approximately 8,508, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is 2000 plus. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 25 listed buildings. There were 2,416 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 12.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 48 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Royal Arsenal West?

The average house price in Royal Arsenal West is £244,506, based on 20,134 recent sales. Prices are up 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Royal Arsenal West a good place to live?

Royal Arsenal West is in the 3rd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Royal Arsenal West in a flood zone?

Royal Arsenal West is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Royal Arsenal West?

There were 2,416 recorded crimes in Royal Arsenal West in the last 12 months, up 12.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Royal Arsenal West?

The average EPC score in Royal Arsenal West is 77, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).