A guide to living in Woolwich

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living at Royal Arsenal Riverside has been a great experience overall. The local area offers a good mix of shops, cafes, and restaurants—everything from artisan bakeries to cozy pubs and casual dining spots. There are several major supermarkets within walking distance, which makes daily errands easy. The open spaces along the river are beautiful and perfect for walking or relaxing, and the development itself is well-maintained with lots of greenery. The Elizabeth Line is a major plus—super fast and convenient when running on time, though occasional delays do happen. There’s also Thames Clipper riverboat service and good bus connections nearby, so getting around is generally easy without needing a car. Parking is limited if you don’t have a designated spot, but the area feels safe and is relatively quiet despite being close to transport. Bin collections are regular, and I haven’t experienced any major issues with anti-social behaviour or noise. Overall, it’s a comfortable and convenient place to live with a strong community vibe.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is the expensive service charge—it adds up more than expected. It’s worth checking the full breakdown in advance. Also, be aware that some facilities may not always be fully open or available year-round.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature of my home is the excellent ventilation and heating/cooling system, along with great insulation that maintains a consistent indoor temperature and effectively blocks out external noise, creating a quiet and comfortable living environment.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I love my area, the neighbourhood feels safe, it has easy access to all essential daily needs, most importantly, even at night walking feels great ‘cause most the baths are well lightened. As a family we enjoy the various activities held here. We only wish to have a small family clinic and a dental office. Lately been missing the open green areas.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

It felt so bad to see the open green field get removed.

What is the best feature of your home:

The terrace is our faviourate. The view is awesome.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living & working SE18 6FD since 2011 -2025 have 3 properties however area has significantly declined since moving to SE18 6NU 2022. Green patch largest area with 20 water jets open to general public who are generating anti-social activities children screaming constantly 8am-9pm Adults & teenagers getto-blastors music using drinks, drugs Berkely homes not transparent to it’s leaseholders charging excessive amounts service charges! Berkely required extra planning permission hence kept this areas to show Greenwich council they’re providing recreation areas at the expense of its residents! Public who visit these luxury areas are being polluted with rubbish & environment being unkept These areas are clean well maintained from service charges Rendal & Rittner are not favourable to leaseholders, instead making more properties making this area construction development on-going. Warren Lane building works!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Large recreational areas green space water features for public use, living next to residential social housing anti-social housing!Area!! I did not know SE18 new development area such poor standards! Living standards fair ground with local communities bringing noise rubbish daily 24/7 No respect for residents who are paying over odds mortgage with extortion service charges!

What is the best feature of your home:

Purchased for exclusive luxury riverside views with double balconies. However very disappointing disheartening how noise pollution, living construction developments!

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Fantastic location with everything at a stone’s throw, from new Elizabeth line, overground station, cafeterias and gastro pubs, the Woolwich pier, riverside cycling route, recreation and exercise spaces like the Yoga Space, pilates and gym. I have been able to smoothly optimise my time, staying very close to central London for work commute as well as enjoy the riverside life

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I had almost all the information I needed to move in. Definitely exploring myself, I found Woolwich works to have an array of activities and events every week, the farmer’s markets and amazingly brunch at Boulangerie Jade

What is the best feature of your home:

The balcony overlooking the pub and park, Elizabeth line within 2min walk, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s within 3-4min walk.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It would be great to have more visitors parking available as I don’t think it is enough for the amount of properties here.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The community events and to actually view the facilities and cinema room would have been great

What is the best feature of your home:

The balcony and living area is my favourite. The views are stunning.