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Making things simple

2 weeks ago by Annie

New Local Businesses

Plumstead Library

Building
Street Number
232
,
Street
Plumstead High Street
,
Postcode
SE18 1JL
Phone Number
020 8854 1728

Alma Tavern

Building
Street Number
48
,
Street
Kings Highway
,
Postcode
SE18 2BG
Phone Number
020 8854 3950

The Hangar

Building
Street
Unit 7A, Mellish House
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Postcode
SE18 5NR
Phone Number
07951 896 945

About Woolwich

Postcode: SE18
Population: 12,767
Bus Routes: 7, 23, 27, 36, 70, 94, 148, 390
Congestion Zone: Yes
Stations: Bayswater, Queensway
Average Age: 32.01
Average House Price: £214,945

Woolwich is notable as a river crossing point, having the Woolwich Ferry (and the lesser-known Woolwich foot tunnel) to North Woolwich, and as the one-time home of the Woolwich Building Society (now relocated in Bexleyheath and owned by Barclays plc). The history of Woolwich is strongly associated with Britain's military past however the town centre began to decline in the 1950s. Department stores closed, being replaced by charity and pound shops. However, once redevelopment of the former Royal Arsenal site began, Woolwich started to enjoy a small renaissance. Several High Street chains previously absent from Woolwich have opened branches, and longer-established shops have been refurbished. An extension of the DLR is under construction and other developments are planned.