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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

SE29UW

Seacourt Road

DA184HG

Parkway

SE29RZ

Sydney Road

SE288QE

St Georges Close

SE288QS

Fairway Drive

SE29DT

Tavy Bridge

SE29DY

Wagtail Walk

SE29FG

Thamesmead East

DA184HX

Aspen Green

SE288QG

Troon Close

SE288HU

Garganey Walk

SE288PR

Thamesbank Place

SE288QF

Redbourne Drive

SE29TB

Hinksey Path

DA184BL

Kale Road

SE288NY

St Andrews Close

SE288PU

Watersmeet Way

SE29AQ

Belvedere Road

DA184AR

Hailey Road

DA184AW

Hailey Road

DA184DE

Mangold Way

SE288PS

Thamesbank Place

SE29TL

Wolvercote Road

DA184AB

Kencot Way

DA184BH

Kale Road

SE288ET

Manordene Road

SE288QU

Fairway Drive

SE288QX

Summerton Way

SE29UU

Hartslock Drive

DA184BP

Maran Way

DA184DH

Holstein Way

SE29AF

Southmere Drive

DA184BD

Kale Road

DA184AA

Hailey Road

SE288EY

Manor Close

SE288NH

Lister Walk

SE29AE

Southmere Drive

DA184BN

Kale Road

DA184DG

Middle Way

DA184DS

St Katherines Road

SE288HD

Howden Close

SE29UH

Binsey Walk

SE29UJ

Yarnton Way

SE29FB

Kite Close

SE29TF

Wolvercote Road

SE29TG

Wolvercote Road

SE29TQ

Wolvercote Road

SE288ND

Walsham Close

SE29UP

Seacourt Road

DA184BE

Kale Road

DA184BX

Redpoll Way

DA184HA

Glimpsing Green

DA184DJ

Holstein Way

DA184ED

Thamesmead East

SE288QW

Wentworth Close

SE29RX

Sydney Road

DA184DD

Mangold Way

SE288NJ

Bayliss Avenue

SE29SW

Sedgemere Road

SE29SD

Overton Road

SE29TD

Hinksey Path

SE29UL

Portmeadow Walk

DA184HJ

Parkway

SE29LH

Tavy Bridge

SE29SN

Tanhurst Walk

SE288NB

Wroxham Road

SE288QB

Copperfield Road

SE29UR

Hartslock Drive

SE29UZ

Hartslock Drive

SE288NS

Fleming Way

SE288PJ

Eastgate Close

SE288PT

Thamesbank Place

SE29RP

Rushdene

DA184BU

Redpoll Way

SE288EX

Grange Crescent

SE288HA

Glendale Way

SE288HF

Bledlow Close

SE288HG

Kinder Close

DA184DR

Harrow Manorway

SE288ES

Kingfisher Close

SE288NR

Fleming Way

SE288PW

Pointer Close

DA184DW

Yarnton Way

DA184HH

Parkway

SE288NG

Haldane Road

SE288NT

Hodgkin Close

SE288QY

Summerton Way

DA184AE

Centurion Way

DA184BT

Maran Way

DA184DX

St Helens Road

SE288NF

Martham Close

SE29FJ

Nest Way

SE29UY

Hartslock Drive

SE29XB

Seacourt Road

SE288PX

Watersmeet Way

SE288SQ

Redbourne Drive

SE29FA

Binsey Walk

SE288HE

Crowden Way

SE288QP

Turnbury Close

SE288QR

Sunningdale Close

Data Sources

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