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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

SE288SL

Arden Close

SE288QE

St Georges Close

SE29ET

Southmere Drive

SE288PL

Eastgate Close

DA184DU

St Edmunds Close

DA184HA

Glimpsing Green

SE288QW

Wentworth Close

DA184BD

Kale Road

DA184HH

Parkway

SE29ES

Southmere Drive

DA184BZ

Maran Way

SE288PS

Thamesbank Place

SE288PN

Pointer Close

SE29LH

Tavy Bridge

SE288NF

Martham Close

SE29UW

Seacourt Road

SE29UU

Hartslock Drive

SE29SD

Overton Road

SE288PD

Courtland Grove

SE288QU

Fairway Drive

DA184HT

Aspen Green

SE29SF

Overton Road

DA184HR

Leatherbottle Green

SE288PG

Cherbury Close

DA184DR

Harrow Manorway

DA184AG

Waldrist Way

DA184DE

Mangold Way

SE29RU

Rushdene

SE288QT

Fairway Drive

SE29AS

Southmere Drive

SE29AD

Mere Road

SE288NZ

St Andrews Close

SE29QG

Felixstowe Road

SE288NY

St Andrews Close

SE288HE

Crowden Way

SE288HF

Bledlow Close

DA184HQ

Parkway

DA184BB

Kale Road

SE29TA

Lensbury Way

DA184AW

Hailey Road

DA184DJ

Holstein Way

SE29TQ

Wolvercote Road

SE29TD

Hinksey Path

DA184DF

Mangold Way

DA184DG

Middle Way

SE288SH

Carnoustie Close

SE288HT

Curlew Close

SE29TN

Wolvercote Road

SE29AF

Southmere Drive

DA184AE

Centurion Way

SE288NB

Wroxham Road

SE29SN

Tanhurst Walk

SE29XB

Seacourt Road

SE29RP

Rushdene

DA184DT

St Brides Close

SE29FD

Wagtail Walk

SE288NR

Fleming Way

SE29RZ

Sydney Road

SE29FE

Thamesmead East

SE288RZ

Redbourne Drive

SE288NT

Hodgkin Close

SE288PA

Courtland Grove

DA184BL

Kale Road

SE29SY

Lensbury Way

DA184BQ

Kale Road

SE288PY

Dolphin Close

SE288HR

Fieldfare Road

DA184HU

Aspen Green

SE288PE

Longworth Close

SE288HU

Garganey Walk

SE29AP

Southmere Drive

SE288NJ

Bayliss Avenue

SE29TJ

Wolvercote Road

DA184BP

Maran Way

DA184DD

Mangold Way

DA184BE

Kale Road

DA184HW

Lime Row

DA184DA

Mangold Way

DA184AP

Hailey Road

SE288PW

Pointer Close

SE29EA

Southmere Drive

SE29TW

Wolvercote Road

SE288NP

Chadwick Way

SE29DS

Harrow Manorway

SE288EX

Grange Crescent

SE29SJ

Lanridge Road

DA184DH

Holstein Way

SE288ND

Walsham Close

DA184AH

Hailey Road

SE288HD

Howden Close

DA184DY

St Michaels Close

DA184ED

Thamesmead East

SE29AE

Southmere Drive

SE288EY

Manor Close

SE29FH

Harrow Manorway

SE288NL

Wallace Close

SE288PH

Templar Drive

DA184DS

St Katherines Road

DA184HB

Glimpsing Green

SE29SW

Sedgemere Road

Data Sources

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