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Thamesmead East

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About

Thamesmead East is a residential ward situated along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments, including low-rise maisonettes and modern apartment blocks. Its layout incorporates significant areas of parkland and open space, with the Thames Path National Trail providing direct access to the riverfront. The built environment is functional, with local amenities centred around a few main roads serving the community's daily needs.

A notable feature is the presence of the extensive Crossness Nature Reserve, a reclaimed area of marshland that offers a contrast to the residential streets. The ward's infrastructure includes the large Southmere Lake, which is a focal point for local recreation. Transport connections are primarily bus-based, linking residents to Abbey Wood station and broader Bexley. The architectural style reflects its planned development from the late 1960s onward, creating a distinct urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Thamesmead East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thamesmead East is £65,972 per year. There are 8 schools in Thamesmead East: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Thamesmead East is home to around 15,926 people, with a population density of about 3,720.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Thamesmead East Population
15,926
Population density
3,720.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.47(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(-8%)
Vehicle crime
12.75(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(+22%)
Other theft
6.28(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
5,904
37.07%
British
4,804
30.17%
Other White
1,180
7.41%
Other Black
872
5.48%
Other Asian
479
3.01%
Total population: 15,925

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,507
37.73%
No qualifications
2,306
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,658
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,487
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,222
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 11,945

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
2,011
35.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,190
20.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,150
20.15%
Owns outright
732
12.83%
Social rents from council
466
8.17%
Total households: 5,707

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £344,445 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £503,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead East 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 Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£445,000
Flats12£205,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced33£350,000

10 years median price trend in Thamesmead East

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

All postcodes in Thamesmead East

SE288HT

Curlew Close

DA184BA

Kale Road

SE29EA

Southmere Drive

SE288QQ

Voyagers Close

DA184HT

Aspen Green

DA184DP

Alsike Road

SE288RZ

Redbourne Drive

DA184DA

Mangold Way

DA184DF

Mangold Way

SE29BS

Belvedere Road

DA184BB

Kale Road

SE288NP

Chadwick Way

SE288PG

Cherbury Close

SE29FF

Harrow Manorway

SE288HS

Fieldfare Road

SE29AD

Mere Road

SE29FE

Thamesmead East

SE29SF

Overton Road

DA184AL

Veridion Way

SE288PQ

Cherbury Close

SE288PY

Dolphin Close

SE29SH

Overton Road

DA184HP

Leatherbottle Green

SE288SH

Carnoustie Close

SE29DS

Harrow Manorway

SE29RY

Sydney Road

SE288QT

Fairway Drive

DA184AF

Centurion Way

DA184BS

Maran Way

DA184HD

Glimpsing Green

DA184HN

Northwood Place

SE288PE

Longworth Close

DA184AJ

Alder Close

SE288NL

Wallace Close

SE288PL

Eastgate Close

SE29TE

Hinksey Path

SE288SJ

Princess Close

SE29SZ

Lensbury Way

SE288HP

Fieldfare Road

SE288NZ

St Andrews Close

SE29FD

Wagtail Walk

SE29TN

Wolvercote Road

DA184HY

Aspen Green

SE29RU

Rushdene

SE29SY

Lensbury Way

SE29UE

Lensbury Way

SE288EU

Manordene Road

SE288SL

Arden Close

SE29AS

Southmere Drive

SE29TH

Wolvercote Road

SE29TJ

Wolvercote Road

SE29UT

Hartslock Drive

DA184DU

St Edmunds Close

DA184HQ

Parkway

SE288PH

Templar Drive

SE29AN

Belvedere Road

SE29UX

Hartslock Drive

DA184AH

Hailey Road

DA184AX

Maran Way

DA184BY

Redpoll Way

DA184BG

Kale Road

DA184HR

Leatherbottle Green

SE288PD

Courtland Grove

SE288QJ

Chart Hills Close

SE29XA

Hartslock Drive

SE288JB

Crowden Way

SE29DU

Tavy Bridge

DA184DT

St Brides Close

DA184BZ

Maran Way

DA184HW

Lime Row

SE29ES

Southmere Drive

DA184BQ

Kale Road

DA184DL

Holstein Way

SE288NN

Bernal Close

SE288QH

Lytham Close

SE288PA

Courtland Grove

SE288QD

St Mellion Close

DA184AP

Hailey Road

SE29AR

Belvedere Road

SE29FL

Binsey Walk

SE29TR

Binsey Walk

DA184HB

Glimpsing Green

SE288QZ

Woburn Close

SE29AP

Southmere Drive

SE29FH

Harrow Manorway

SE29SA

Harrow Manorway

SE29SJ

Lanridge Road

SE288PF

Templar Drive

DA184DN

Holstein Way

SE288HB

Whernside Close

SE29ET

Southmere Drive

SE29SE

Overton Road

SE288JX

Birkdale Close

SE288QN

Fairway Drive

SE288SG

Redbourne Drive

SE288NA

Ormesby Close

SE288PB

Courtland Grove

SE29SP

Overton Road East

SE29QG

Felixstowe Road

SE29UN

Portmeadow Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.