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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 83 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
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
36.23(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.3(-10%)
Vehicle crime
13.5(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.66(+34%)
Other theft
5.9(-48%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £556,000.

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
Semi-Detached11£360,000
Flats9£215,000
Terraced39£355,000

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

DA184AX

Maran Way

SE288SJ

Princess Close

SE29BS

Belvedere Road

SE288HP

Fieldfare Road

DA184DP

Alsike Road

SE29RX

Sydney Road

DA184DW

Yarnton Way

DA184BA

Kale Road

DA184AF

Centurion Way

SE288QF

Redbourne Drive

SE288QX

Summerton Way

SE29UX

Hartslock Drive

SE29SH

Overton Road

SE288QY

Summerton Way

DA184BS

Maran Way

SE288QZ

Woburn Close

SE288PF

Templar Drive

SE29SE

Overton Road

SE288HB

Whernside Close

SE29UY

Hartslock Drive

SE29SP

Overton Road East

SE29AB

Ampleforth Road

SE29UP

Seacourt Road

SE288EW

Manordene Road

SE29FA

Binsey Walk

SE29DU

Tavy Bridge

SE29TR

Binsey Walk

SE29TE

Hinksey Path

SE29UT

Hartslock Drive

DA184HS

Leatherbottle Green

SE29SZ

Lensbury Way

DA184BY

Redpoll Way

DA184BJ

Kale Road

DA184BX

Redpoll Way

SE288RX

Redbourne Drive

SE288PZ

Drake Crescent

SE29TH

Wolvercote Road

DA184HE

Glimpsing Green

SE29UL

Portmeadow Walk

SE288NN

Bernal Close

SE29UN

Portmeadow Walk

DA184BH

Kale Road

DA184BU

Redpoll Way

DA184DN

Holstein Way

SE288SG

Redbourne Drive

DA184AA

Hailey Road

SE29UE

Lensbury Way

DA184HJ

Parkway

SE288PR

Thamesbank Place

SE29FB

Kite Close

SE288QQ

Voyagers Close

SE288PJ

Eastgate Close

SE288HS

Fieldfare Road

DA184AL

Veridion Way

SE288HA

Glendale Way

SE29SA

Harrow Manorway

DA184HX

Aspen Green

SE288QR

Sunningdale Close

SE288QJ

Chart Hills Close

SE29RY

Sydney Road

SE29FG

Thamesmead East

SE288PB

Courtland Grove

DA184DL

Holstein Way

SE288PT

Thamesbank Place

DA184AJ

Alder Close

DA184AB

Kencot Way

DA184HN

Northwood Place

DA184DB

Mangold Way

SE29AQ

Belvedere Road

SE29DT

Tavy Bridge

SE288JB

Crowden Way

SE288NS

Fleming Way

SE288QP

Turnbury Close

SE288PU

Watersmeet Way

SE288QL

Fairway Drive

SE288QN

Fairway Drive

DA184HY

Aspen Green

SE288NQ

Haldane Road

DA184AR

Hailey Road

SE29UJ

Yarnton Way

SE29FJ

Nest Way

DA184DX

St Helens Road

SE288NH

Lister Walk

SE29DY

Wagtail Walk

SE29UH

Binsey Walk

SE288PQ

Cherbury Close

DA184HG

Parkway

SE288QS

Fairway Drive

SE288QH

Lytham Close

DA184DQ

Holstein Way

SE29TG

Wolvercote Road

SE29XA

Hartslock Drive

SE29AN

Belvedere Road

SE288NA

Ormesby Close

SE29UR

Hartslock Drive

SE288EU

Manordene Road

SE288QA

Copperfield Road

SE288NG

Haldane Road

SE288QD

St Mellion Close

SE288HG

Kinder Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.