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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 88 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
88
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
43.46(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(-35%)
Shoplifting
11.34(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.66(+33%)
Other theft
7.23(-38%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £340,314 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£485,000
Flats25£256,000
Semi-Detached4£417,500
Terraced41£355,000

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

SE288GD

Meadowford Close

SE28EE

West Thamesmead

SE280HJ

Ware Point Drive

SE280DG

Goldfinch Road

SE280LY

Tideslea Path

SE280NS

Bailey Close

SE288TA

Newmarsh Road

SE289EG

Nathan Way

SE280HE

West Thamesmead

SE280NZ

West Thamesmead

SE280NJ

Miles Close

SE288FY

Greenhaven Drive

SE288GH

Swift Close

SE280BQ

Nathan Way

SE280FL

West Thamesmead

SE280LH

Hill View Drive

SE280HG

Ware Point Drive

SE280ND

Miles Drive

SE288RF

Birchdene Drive

SE288RN

Birchdene Drive

SE280DQ

Harrier Mews

SE280FA

Nathan Way

SE280HN

Ware Point Drive

SE288DR

Tawney Road

SE280NW

Bailey Close

SE288RH

Courtauld Close

SE288SB

Dean Road

SE280DD

Battery Road

SE280DL

Redwing Path

SE280GU

White Hart Avenue

SE280LX

Tideslea Path

SE288FR

Greenhaven Drive

SE288RR

Sunset Road

SE280AB

Nathan Way

SE280FQ

Thames Reach

SE280JW

Battery Road

SE288GA

Meadowford Close

SE28DY

West Thamesmead

SE280AF

Nathan Way

SE280JB

Martin Street

SE288AT

Hutchins Road

SE288BE

Bentham Road

SE288GG

Meadowford Close

SE289FB

West Thamesmead

SE280AQ

Nathan Way

SE280LS

Longmarsh Lane

SE288RS

Sunset Road

SE280HB

Tugboat Street

SE280JT

Battery Road

SE280LF

Hill View Drive

SE288FA

Clock Tower Mews

SE280FD

Purland Road

SE280JS

Battery Road

SE280LD

New Acres Road

SE280LL

Hill View Drive

SE288FX

Greenhaven Drive

SE288RJ

Amhurst Walk

SE288TE

Newmarsh Road

SE280LW

Merbury Close

SE280NB

Merbury Road

SE280NU

Defence Close

SE288RW

Silver Birch Close

SE280ED

Goldfinch Road

SE280LQ

Shepherds Lane

SE288LY

Nickelby Close

SE288RG

Pitfield Crescent

SE288RL

Birchdene Drive

SE288LL

Bertrand Way

SE288SF

Waldstock Road

SE280HZ

Narrow Boat Close

SE280LG

Martins Place

SE280FX

West Thamesmead

SE288RP

Birchdene Drive

SE280BZ

Martin Street

SE280HU

Bluebird Way

SE280JP

Kentlea Road

SE288TL

Grasshaven Way

SE280FJ

Hadden Road

SE280JH

Marathon Way

SE280JR

Kentlea Road

SE280NR

Defence Close

SE288TQ

Newmarsh Road

SE289DN

Nathan Way

SE28ED

West Thamesmead

SE288EG

Bentham Road

SE288LN

Bertrand Way

SE280NY

Thames Reach

SE280DF

Goldfinch Road

SE280HF

Ware Point Drive

SE280LT

Crowfoot Close

SE288TH

Grasshaven Way

SE280DS

Wigeon Path

SE288DT

Central Way

SE280JE

Delisle Road

SE288LX

Nickelby Close

SE280DJ

Nuthatch Gardens

SE280NH

Tideslea Path

SE288SN

Floathaven Close

SE280AU

Nathan Way

SE280GZ

Merbury Road

Data Sources

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