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West Thamesmead

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About

West Thamesmead sits on the Greenwich side of the Thamesmead estate, built on former marshland that required extensive ground-raising and water management. The area is organised around Southmere Lake, a large rectangular reservoir that was inserted into the original 1960s plan as both a drainage feature and a public open space. Houses, low-rise flats and council terraces face onto the lake or onto linked green corridors, and a grid of paths and bridges crosses the water system that was designed to control tides and runoff on the reclaimed ground.

Community facilities cluster close to the lake: the Southmere Centre, playgrounds, and a library serve local residents while allotments and pocket parks sit between housing blocks. Recent regeneration has replaced some 20th-century blocks with new homes and upgraded public realm, while local groups run sports and riverside volunteer projects. The area’s character is shaped by its engineered waterways and the way streets step down toward the lake, rather than by tall buildings or a single commercial centre.

Area overview

On average West Thamesmead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year. There are 6 schools in West Thamesmead: 4 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. West Thamesmead is home to around 14,106 people, with a population density of about 4,429.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Thamesmead Population
14,106
Population density
4,429.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.46(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.3(-36%)
Shoplifting
9.64(-4%)
Other theft
7.37(-36%)
Vehicle crime
7.16(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
4,825
34.21%
British
3,172
22.49%
Other White
1,480
10.49%
Other Black
843
5.98%
Caribbean
527
3.74%
Total population: 14,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,316
40.53%
No qualifications
1,698
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,440
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,362
12.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,044
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 10,648

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,592
35.09%
Owns with a mortgage
1,173
25.85%
Other social rented
947
20.87%
Owns outright
348
7.67%
Social rents from council
209
4.61%
Total households: 4,537

Property prices in West Thamesmead

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Thamesmead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£475,000£6,238
Flats23£256,000£4,095
Semi-Detached2£367,500£6,565
Terraced50£362,500£5,405

10 years median price trend in West Thamesmead

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

All postcodes in West Thamesmead

SE280DF

Goldfinch Road

SE288GF

Meadowford Close

SE280AT

Nathan Way

SE280NS

Bailey Close

SE288TA

Newmarsh Road

SE288RS

Sunset Road

SE280LB

New Acres Road

SE280LU

Merbury Close

SE280JH

Marathon Way

SE288RG

Pitfield Crescent

SE280DL

Redwing Path

SE280LL

Hill View Drive

SE288DS

Tawney Road

SE288RD

Twin Tumps Way

SE280EB

West Thamesmead

SE288DR

Tawney Road

SE280DU

Wren Path

SE288SA

Hutchins Road

SE280JD

Delisle Road

SE280LJ

Hill View Drive

SE28DP

Nathan Way

SE288TD

Grasshaven Way

SE280FG

Western Way

SE288TG

Newmarsh Road

SE289EG

Nathan Way

SE288LN

Bertrand Way

SE280NP

Miles Drive

SE280HX

Ridge Close

SE280LP

Teasel Crescent

SE280NE

Miles Drive

SE280LH

Hill View Drive

SE288RH

Courtauld Close

SE280BZ

Martin Street

SE288FA

Clock Tower Mews

SE280EY

West Thamesmead

SE280DA

Avocet Mews

SE280NU

Defence Close

SE288RT

Lakeside Avenue

SE280NW

Bailey Close

SE280JA

Miles Drive

SE288AS

Bentham Road

SE280GY

Merbury Road

SE280AX

Kellner Road

SE280GS

Waterside Close

SE280LR

Foxglove Path

SE280NT

Murray Close

SE288LX

Nickelby Close

SE280FJ

Hadden Road

SE28DY

West Thamesmead

SE280JT

Battery Road

SE280JE

Delisle Road

SE280AG

Boughton Road

SE280DT

Goldfinch Road

SE288GH

Swift Close

SE280AF

Nathan Way

SE280NF

Merbury Close

SE280JB

Martin Street

SE280LE

Martins Walk

SE280NA

Tideslea Path

SE288BE

Bentham Road

SE280JZ

Kentlea Road

SE280LS

Longmarsh Lane

SE280LF

Hill View Drive

SE280LD

New Acres Road

SE280HF

Ware Point Drive

SE280DG

Goldfinch Road

SE280JJ

Marathon Way

SE280JN

Battery Road

SE280HD

Battery Road

SE280GT

Waterside Close

SE289FB

West Thamesmead

SE280JF

Kentlea Road

SE288DY

Saunders Way

SE280FQ

Thames Reach

SE280HH

Barnham Drive

SE280HR

Merbury Road

SE288SF

Waldstock Road

SE280ND

Miles Drive

SE280NB

Merbury Road

SE280FL

West Thamesmead

SE280NL

Warrior Close

SE288GD

Meadowford Close

SE280HW

Ridge Close

SE288LP

Rollesby Way

SE280HY

Bluebird Way

SE280BQ

Nathan Way

SE28DH

Nathan Way

SE280DQ

Harrier Mews

SE280HZ

Narrow Boat Close

SE280HG

Ware Point Drive

SE280JU

Battery Road

SE288TP

Newmarsh Road

SE288GE

Meadowford Close

SE280LZ

Tideslea Path

SE280NZ

West Thamesmead

SE280FA

Nathan Way

SE288RU

Lakeside Avenue

SE288LW

Hoveton Road

SE288GJ

Fantail Close

SE280LW

Merbury Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.