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Thamesmead East

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About

Thamesmead East is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Bexley, situated along the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates, modern developments, and some older terraced homes. Green spaces like Southmere Park and the Thames Path provide outdoor recreation, while local amenities cater to daily needs.

The ward has strong transport links, with Abbey Wood station offering Elizabeth line services, connecting residents to central London and beyond. Industrial zones near the river contrast with quieter residential streets, creating a varied landscape. Community facilities, including schools and a library, serve the population, reflecting the area's focus on practical living.

Area overview

On average Thamesmead East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 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 of residents in Thamesmead East is £45,759 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £342,222 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,800 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
Flats15£195,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced35£353,000

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

DA184DA

South Thamesmead

DA184DF

Middle Way

SE29BS

Belvedere Road

SE288RZ

Redbourne Drive

DA184AL

Veridion Way

DA184BB

Kale Road

SE29AD

Mere Road

SE29FE

South Thamesmead

SE29FF

Harrow Manorway

SE29SF

Overton Road

SE288HS

Fieldfare Road

SE288NP

Bayliss Avenue

SE288PG

Cherbury Close

DA184HP

Harrow Manorway

SE29DS

Harrow Manorway

SE29RY

Sydney Road

SE29SH

Overton Road

SE288PQ

Cherbury Close

SE288PY

Dolphin Close

SE288SH

Carnoustle Close

DA184HN

Leatherbottle Green

DA184AF

Centurion Way

DA184BS

Maran Way

DA184HD

Glimpsing Green

SE288QT

Fairway Drive

SE288PE

Longworth Close

DA184AJ

Alder Close

SE29SZ

Lensbury Way

SE29TE

South Thamesmead

SE288NL

Bayliss Avenue

SE288PL

Crossway

SE288SJ

Princess Close

DA184HY

Aspen Green

SE29FD

South Thamesmead

SE29RU

Rushdene

SE29SY

Lensbury Way

SE29TN

Wolvercote Road

SE29UE

Lensbury Way

SE288HP

Fieldfare Road

SE288NZ

St Andrews Close

DA184BY

Crossway Park

DA184DU

St Edmunds Close

DA184HQ

Harrow Manorway

SE29AN

Belvedere Road

SE29AS

Southmere Drive

SE29TH

Wolvercote Road

SE29TJ

Wolvercote Road

SE29UT

Hartslock Drive

SE29UX

Hartslock Drive

SE288EU

Crossway

SE288PH

Templar Drive

SE288SL

Arden Close

DA184HR

Leatherbottle Green

DA184AH

Hailey Road

DA184AX

Maran Way

DA184BG

Kale Road

SE29DU

Tavy Bridge

SE29XA

Hartslock Drive

SE288QJ

Chart Hills Close

SE288JB

Crowden Way

SE288PD

Courtland Grove

DA184BZ

Maran Way

DA184DT

Belvedere Road

DA184HW

Harrow Manorway

SE29ES

Southmere Drive

SE288PA

Courtland Grove

SE288QD

St Mellion Close

DA184AP

Hailey Road

DA184BQ

Kale Road

DA184DL

South Thamesmead

SE288QH

Lytham Close

SE288NN

Bernal Close

SE29AR

Belvedere Road

SE29FL

Binsey Walk

SE29TR

Belvedere Road

DA184HB

Glimpsing Green

SE288QZ

Summerton Way

SE29AP

Southmere Drive

SE29FH

Harrow Manorway

SE29SA

Harrow Manorway

SE288PF

Templar Drive

DA184DN

South Thamesmead

SE29ET

Southmere Drive

SE29SE

Overton Road

SE29SJ

Lanridge Road

SE288HB

Whernside Close

SE29SP

Lensbury Way

SE288QN

Fairway Drive

SE288JX

Birkdale Close

SE288NA

Ormesby Close

SE288PB

Courtland Grove

SE288SG

Redbourne Drive

DA184HG

Kale Road

SE29DT

Tavy Bridge

SE29DY

South Thamesmead

SE29FG

South Thamesmead

SE29QG

Sydney Road

SE29RZ

Sydney Road

SE29UN

Crossway Park

SE29UW

Seacourt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.