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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

SE288QS

Fairway Drive

SE288QE

St Georges Close

DA184HX

Aspen Green

SE29TB

South Thamesmead

SE288QF

Redbourne Drive

SE288QG

Troon Close

SE288HU

Crossway

SE288PR

Thamesbank Place

DA184AW

Hailey Road

DA184AR

Hailey Road

DA184BL

Kale Road

DA184DE

South Thamesmead

SE29AQ

Belvedere Road

SE29TL

Wolvercote Road

SE288NY

St Andrews Close

SE288PS

Thamesbank Place

SE288PU

Watersmeet Way

DA184AB

Kencot Way

DA184BH

Kale Road

DA184BP

Maran Way

DA184DH

Alsike Road

SE29AF

Southmere Drive

SE29UU

Hartslock Drive

SE288QU

Fairway Drive

SE288QX

Fairway Drive

SE288ET

Manordene Road

DA184AA

Hailey Road

DA184BD

Kale Road

SE29AE

Southmere Drive

SE288EY

Crossway

SE288NH

Crossway Park

DA184BN

Kale Road

DA184DG

Middle Way

DA184DS

St Katherines Road

SE29FB

South Thamesmead

SE29TF

Wolvercote Road

SE29TG

Wolvercote Road

SE29TQ

Wolvercote Road

SE29UH

Binsey Walk

SE29UJ

Harrow Manorway

SE288HD

Belvedere Road

SE288HT

Curlew Close

DA184DJ

South Thamesmead

DA184ED

South Thamesmead

SE29UP

Seacourt Road

SE288ND

Crossway

DA184BE

Kale Road

DA184BX

Crossway Park

DA184DD

South Thamesmead

DA184HA

Glimpsing Green

SE29RX

Sydney Road

SE29SW

Sedgemere Road

SE288QW

Summerton Way

SE288NJ

Bayliss Avenue

DA184BA

Kale Road

SE29SD

Overton Road

SE29TD

South Thamesmead

SE29UL

South Thamesmead

SE29UR

Hartslock Drive

SE29UZ

Hartslock Drive

SE288NB

Ormesby Close

SE288QB

Copperfield Road

DA184HJ

Parkway

DA184BU

Crossway Park

SE29EA

Southmere Drive

SE29LH

Binsey Walk

SE29RP

Rushdene

SE29SN

South Thamesmead

SE288NS

Fleming Way

SE288PJ

Eastgate Close

SE288PT

Copperfield Road

DA184DR

Harrow Manorway

SE288ES

Curlew Close

SE288EX

Grange Crescent

SE288HA

Belvedere Road

SE288HF

Bledlow Close

SE288HG

Kinder Close

SE288NR

Fleming Way

SE288PW

Pointer Close

DA184HH

Parkway

DA184DW

Yarnton Way

SE288QY

Summerton Way

SE288NG

Crossway

SE288NT

Hodgkins Close

DA184AE

Centurion Way

DA184BT

Maran Way

DA184DX

St Helens Road

SE29AB

Ampleforth Road

SE29FJ

South Thamesmead

SE29UY

Hartslock Drive

SE29XB

Seacourt Road

SE288QP

Turnbury Close

SE288QR

Cherbury Close

SE288HE

Crossway

SE288NF

Martham Close

DA184AG

Waldrist Way

DA184DQ

Maran Way

SE29FA

Binsey Walk

SE29TA

Lensbury Way

SE288QQ

Voyagers Close

Data Sources

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