Woolwich Area Guide

Neighbouring Blackheath, Woolwich is an up-and-coming area of south east London. Home to The Royal Arsenal, which was once used to manufacture ammunition and armaments for the British armed forces, Woolwich is steeped in history. Surrounded by period buildings, including the town's Grade II Listed Town Hall, the area has a selection of Victorian and new build properties.

Our Dexters Estate Agents are local property experts who can help find you and your family the perfect home. Here are some helpful guides on everything you need to know about living in this popular neighbourhood:

Local Amenities

For food and drink, there are plenty of local cafes, pubs and delis, so you won’t have any hassle finding a place to socialise and eat. The area also offers an assortment of independent shops in the midst of well-known high street brands.

Royal Arsenal Woolwich Farmers' Market has an array of seasonal food and locally sourced produce, located in Artillery Square on the second and last Saturday of each month.

Owned by the Ministry of Defence, Woolwich Common has delightful scenery and an expansive green; the perfect place to have a dog walk on a Sunday afternoon. Another picturesque park is Hornfair Park. Offering excellent facilities such as children’s playgrounds, a swimming pool, an on-site gym and a BMX track, there are endless weekend activities.

Education

Woolwich is home to a number of ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated Primary schools, providing young children with excellent educational opportunities. These schools include:

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School

Cardwell Primary School

Foxfield Primary School

Some secondary schools in the area include Plumstead Manor School, Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School and Ark Greenwich Free School.

Transport

Woolwich has excellent transport links into central London with Woolwich Arsenal mainline station service taking around 30 minutes to Charing Cross.

There is a DLR service which provides connections to Stratford, Canary Wharf and Bank. As well as, the Elizabeth line which takes you to Heathrow Terminal 5 through to 2. Accessing other parts of the city and greater London has never been easier.

 There is a wide variety of bus routes to and from Woolwich that are regular and include numbers 122 (to Crystal Palace), 53 (to Westminster) and 37 (to Putney Heath).

Living in Woolwich

Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Woolwich is an excellent choice for its historically interesting neighbourhood, vibrant community, superb amenities, and charming green spaces. Here there is a home for everyone.

Contact your local experts at Dexters Estate Agents who will be more than happy to help you find the perfect property.