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West Thamesmead

England / London / Greenwich / West Thamesmead

About

West Thamesmead is a residential area in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, located along the south bank of the River Thames. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war estates and newer developments, with green spaces like Southmere Park providing recreational areas. Its proximity to the Thames Path offers walking routes with views of the river and nearby landmarks.

Transport links include Abbey Wood station, providing access to the Elizabeth Line, and local bus routes connecting to surrounding areas. West Thamesmead has seen gradual regeneration, with plans for further improvements to infrastructure and amenities. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being within reach of central London.

Area overview

On average West Thamesmead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Thamesmead is £53,200 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Property prices in West Thamesmead

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £565,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£512,500
Flats16£259,250
Semi-Detached4£425,000
Terraced35£360,000

10 years price trend in West Thamesmead

All postcodes in West Thamesmead

SE280DG

Gallions View Road

SE280LY

West Thamesmead

SE280NS

Bailey Close

SE288TA

Central Way

SE289EG

Nathan Way

SE28DZ

West Thamesmead

SE280HE

West Thamesmead

SE280NJ

Miles Close

SE280NZ

West Thamesmead

SE288GH

Swift Close

SE288FY

Central Way

SE280BQ

Nathan Way

SE280HG

Warepoint Drive

SE280LH

Crowfoot Close

SE288RF

Birchdene Drive

SE280ND

Miles Drive

SE288RN

Birchdene Drive

SE280DQ

Harrier Mews

SE280FA

Nathan Way

SE280HN

Bluebird Way

SE280NW

Bailey Close

SE288DR

Tawney Road

SE288RH

Courtaulds Close

SE288SB

Central Way

SE28DY

West Thamesmead

SE280AB

Church Manorway

SE280DD

Battery Road

SE280DL

West Thamesmead

SE280FQ

Thames Reach

SE280GU

Purland Road

SE280JW

Battery Road

SE280LX

West Thamesmead

SE288FR

Crossway

SE288GA

Central Way

SE288RR

Sunset Road

SE288AT

Hutchins Road

SE280AF

Eastern Way

SE280AQ

Kellner Road

SE280JB

Martin Street

SE280LS

West Thamesmead

SE288BE

Bentham Road

SE288GG

Meadowford Close

SE288RS

Central Way

SE280HB

Tugboat Street

SE280FD

Purland Road

SE280JS

Battery Road

SE280JT

Battery Road

SE280LD

New Acres Road

SE280LF

Hill View Drive

SE280LL

Hill View Drive

SE288FA

Bentham Road

SE288FX

Greenhaven Drive

SE288RJ

West Thamesmead

SE288TE

Newmarsh Road

SE280ED

Goldfinch Road

SE280LQ

West Thamesmead

SE280LW

Merbury Close

SE280NB

Merbury Road

SE280NU

Defence Close

SE288LY

Crossway

SE288RG

Birchdene Drive

SE288RL

Birchdene Drive

SE288RW

Central Way

SE280HZ

Narrow Boat Close

SE280LG

Martins Place

SE288LL

Bertrand Way

SE288RP

Birchdene Drive

SE288SF

Central Way

SE280BZ

Martin Street

SE280FJ

Hadden Road

SE280HU

Bluebird Way

SE280JH

Kentlea Road

SE280JP

Kentlea Road

SE280JR

Kentlea Road

SE280NR

Defence Close

SE288TL

Grasshaven Way

SE288TQ

Newmarsh Road

SE289DN

Nathan Way

SE280NY

Battery Road

SE288EG

Bentham Road

SE288LN

Bertrand Way

SE280LT

Crowfoot Close

SE280DF

Goldfinch Road

SE280HF

Princess Alice Way

SE280JE

Delisle Road

SE288LX

Nickelby Close

SE288TH

Grasshaven Way

SE280DJ

Nuthatch Gardens

SE280DS

West Thamesmead

SE280NH

West Thamesmead

SE288DT

Central Way

SE288SN

Floathaven Close

SE280AW

Nathan Way

SE280AU

Nathan Way

SE280GZ

Merbury Close

SE280JL

Battery Road

SE288DY

Saunders Way

SE288LU

West Thamesmead

SE288RD

Central Way

SE28DH

Nathan Way

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.