Woolwich was tipped as one of London’s ‘up and coming’ neighbourhoods for a number of years. But it’s only recently been catapulted into the spotlight – namely thanks to the colossal Royal Arsenal Riverside development, and hotly anticipated in-construction properties such as Callis Yard and Trinity Walk. Read on to discover developments that are the best places to live in Woolwich. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Woolwich.
Avoid this place. Crime hotspot, poor management
Crime hotspot, management team not doing their job
The area is ridden with crime and anti-social behaviour. Woolwich itself is a grimy place, poorly maintained, littered, full of people doing drugs under bright day light. On bonfire night, it is a ‘tradition’ that rogue local teens will shoot fireworks directly aimed at pedestrians.
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Residents needs ignored
For the Berkeley development itself, the crime and anti-social behaviour is certainly profoundly serious and are largely ignored and undealt by the property management team. Drug dealers are active within the development. A large number of tenants use illegal drugs.
The building has faulty designs that smoke from your neighbours will inevitably come into your flat. The flats rely on using the air system for fresh air. The system runs continuously. However, the entrance of your fresh air is right above the balcony. That means when your neighbour smokes, their smoke will be sucked into your flat.
There is excessive noise by people partying all night long. The flats are made of thin walls which are not soundproof.
The management team is responsible for dealing with any anti-social behaviours. But they have failed to resolve any issues. All of the anti-social behaviours have been reported. Albeit they claim to be working on it, months passed but no result achieved by the management team for anything. The offenders are left untouched and to continue causing distress to others.
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For people who do not like noise, the City Airport generates excessive noise due to its proximity. When some of the larger airplanes are taking off, you may have to pause your conversation because you cannot be heard until the plane goes away. The airport has been quiet during Covid. But a concern is the airport is expanding, increasing its capacity to 111,000 flights per year. That is over 300 flights per day.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management team is responsible for dealing with any anti-social behaviours. But they have failed to resolve any issues. All of the anti-social behaviours have been reported. Albeit they claim to be working on it, months passed but no result achieved by the management team for anything. The offenders are left untouched and to continue causing distress to others.
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