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Thamesmead Moorings

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About

Thamesmead Moorings ward is located in the southeastern part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It is a residential area defined by its proximity to the River Thames and the extensive network of waterways and lakes that characterise Thamesmead. The landscape is largely low-lying, with housing developments built from the 1960s onwards. The area contains several large bodies of water, including Southmere Lake, which serves as a central feature for the local community.

The ward's infrastructure includes a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to apartment blocks, alongside retail parades providing essential services. Transport connections are primarily served by local bus routes. A distinctive aspect is the presence of the concrete-lined waterways and elevated walkways, a legacy of the area's original architectural vision. The open spaces and paths around the lakes are used for recreation by residents.

Area overview

On average Thamesmead Moorings has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thamesmead Moorings is £65,804 per year. There are 7 schools in Thamesmead Moorings: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Thamesmead Moorings is home to around 12,452 people, with a population density of about 5,564.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Thamesmead Moorings Population
12,452
Population density
5,564.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.17(-17%)
Shoplifting
13.09(+29%)
Vehicle crime
8.19(-16%)
Drugs
8.11(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
4,618
37.09%
British
3,570
28.67%
Other White
1,013
8.14%
Other Black
747
6%
Other
405
3.25%
Total population: 12,451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,617
39.64%
No qualifications
1,768
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
866
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 9,125

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,821
39.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
971
21.04%
Owns with a mortgage
917
19.87%
Owns outright
380
8.23%
Social rents from council
324
7.02%
Total households: 4,616

Property prices in Thamesmead Moorings

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £359,250 in Thamesmead Moorings area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead Moorings 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 Moorings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£515,000
Flats8£255,000
Semi-Detached5£385,000
Terraced35£358,500

10 years median price trend in Thamesmead Moorings

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings.

All postcodes in Thamesmead Moorings

SE288LR

Rollesby Way

SE288AU

Cole Close

SE288JE

Whimbrel Close

SE288LA

Hasler Close

SE288RE

Thamesmere Drive

SE288SD

Hutchins Road

SE288TB

Newmarsh Road

SE288DB

Galsworthy Close

SE288FE

Bentham Road

SE288TF

Newmarsh Road

SE288DS

Tawney Road

SE288JY

Abbotts Close

SE288LW

Hoveton Road

SE288BQ

Titmuss Avenue

SE288EN

Campion Place

SE288FZ

Greenhaven Drive

SE288AA

Byron Close

SE288AG

Byron Close

SE288LD

Woodpecker Road

SE288LT

Oulton Close

SE288TD

Grasshaven Way

SE288TN

Newmarsh Road

SE288RQ

Roman Square

SE288AZ

Austen Close

SE288LP

Rollesby Way

SE288RA

Central Way

SE288RT

Lakeside Avenue

SE288DP

Thamesmead Moorings

SE288TG

Newmarsh Road

SE288AQ

Ricardo Path

SE288DL

Attlee Road

SE288FB

Goldcrest Close

SE288GS

Poplar Place

SE288TJ

Grasshaven Way

SE288TP

Newmarsh Road

SE288DD

Waterfield Close

SE288LS

Ludham Close

SE288GL

Central Way

SE288AS

Bentham Road

SE288BJ

Titmuss Avenue

SE288HX

Whimbrel Close

SE288SA

Hutchins Road

SE288LF

Holt Close

SE280GT

Waterside Close

SE288DE

Shaw Close

SE288EQ

Chervil Mews

SE288DJ

Titmuss Avenue

SE288GJ

Fantail Close

SE288AY

Austen Close

SE288GB

Cole Close

SE288BX

Titmuss Avenue

SE288JA

Goldcrest Close

Data Sources

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