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South Thamesmead

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About

South Thamesmead is a residential area in the London Borough of Bexley, located along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war estates and newer developments, with green spaces like Southmere Park providing recreational areas. Transport links include the Elizabeth line at Abbey Wood, connecting residents to central London and beyond.

The area has seen regeneration in recent years, with improvements to infrastructure and community facilities. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure centres, catering to everyday needs. The Thames Path offers walking routes with views of the river, while industrial zones nearby provide employment opportunities. South Thamesmead balances urban living with access to nature and transport networks.

Area overview

On average South Thamesmead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Thamesmead is £42,400 per year. There are 5 schools in South Thamesmead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

South Thamesmead Population
9,430
Population density
5,995.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,390
35.95%
African
2,836
30.07%
Other White
761
8.07%
Other Black
457
4.85%
Other Asian
352
3.73%
Total population: 9,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,466
41.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
611
17.23%
Owns with a mortgage
569
16.04%
Owns outright
536
15.11%
Social rents from council
273
7.7%
Total households: 3,547

Property prices in South Thamesmead

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £349,000 in South Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Thamesmead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£483,750
Flats9£235,000
Semi-Detached5£375,000
Terraced20£395,000

10 years median price trend in South Thamesmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Thamesmead.

All postcodes in South Thamesmead

DA175RN

Abbotswood Close

DA184DA

South Thamesmead

DA184DF

Middle Way

SE29BS

Belvedere Road

DA175RL

Coptefield Drive

DA184BB

Kale Road

SE29AD

Mere Road

SE29FE

South Thamesmead

SE29FF

Harrow Manorway

SE29SF

Overton Road

DA175RX

Benedict Close

DA184HP

Harrow Manorway

SE29DS

Harrow Manorway

SE29RY

Sydney Road

SE29SH

Overton Road

DA175DH

Abbey Road

DA175DJ

Abbey Road

DA175RJ

Coptefield Drive

DA184HN

Leatherbottle Green

DA184AF

Centurion Way

DA184BS

Maran Way

DA184HD

Glimpsing Green

SE29HB

Florence Road

SE29SZ

Lensbury Way

SE29TE

South Thamesmead

DA184HY

Aspen Green

SE29FD

South Thamesmead

SE29RU

Rushdene

SE29SY

Lensbury Way

SE29TN

Wolvercote Road

SE29UE

Lensbury Way

DA175RS

Abbey Road

DA184HQ

Harrow Manorway

SE29AN

Belvedere Road

SE29AS

Southmere Drive

SE29TH

Wolvercote Road

SE29TJ

Wolvercote Road

SE29UX

Hartslock Drive

DA184HR

Leatherbottle Green

DA184BG

Kale Road

SE29DU

Tavy Bridge

SE29XA

Hartslock Drive

DA184HW

Harrow Manorway

SE29ES

Southmere Drive

DA184BQ

Kale Road

DA184DL

South Thamesmead

SE29FL

Binsey Walk

SE29TR

Belvedere Road

DA175RR

Holcote Close

DA184HB

Glimpsing Green

DA175DY

Fendyke Road

SE29AP

Southmere Drive

SE29FH

Harrow Manorway

SE29SA

Harrow Manorway

DA175DT

Alsike Road

DA184DN

South Thamesmead

SE29ET

Southmere Drive

SE29SE

Overton Road

SE29SJ

Lanridge Road

DA175RP

Blakemore Way

SE29SP

Lensbury Way

DA184HG

Kale Road

SE29DT

Tavy Bridge

SE29DY

South Thamesmead

SE29FG

South Thamesmead

SE29QG

Sydney Road

SE29RZ

Sydney Road

SE29UW

Seacourt Road

DA175DN

Abbey Road

DA184HX

Aspen Green

SE29TB

South Thamesmead

DA175RG

Abbey Road

DA184DE

South Thamesmead

SE29TL

Wolvercote Road

DA184BP

Maran Way

DA184DH

Alsike Road

SE29AF

Southmere Drive

SE29UU

Hartslock Drive

DA184BD

Kale Road

SE29AE

Southmere Drive

DA184DG

Middle Way

SE29FB

South Thamesmead

SE29TF

Wolvercote Road

SE29TG

Wolvercote Road

SE29TQ

Wolvercote Road

SE29UH

Binsey Walk

SE29UJ

Harrow Manorway

DA184DJ

South Thamesmead

DA184ED

South Thamesmead

SE29UP

Seacourt Road

DA175DS

Fossington Road

DA184BE

Kale Road

DA184DD

South Thamesmead

DA184HA

Glimpsing Green

SE29RX

Sydney Road

SE29SW

Sedgemere Road

DA184BA

Kale Road

SE29SD

Overton Road

SE29TD

South Thamesmead

SE29UL

South Thamesmead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.