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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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £595,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£530,000
Flats18£254,250
Semi-Detached4£425,000
Terraced35£360,000

10 years price trend in West Thamesmead

All postcodes in West Thamesmead

SE280FP

West Thamesmead

SE280HH

Barnham Drive

SE280HR

Merbury Road

SE288RU

Lakeside Avenue

SE288SP

Birchdene Drive

SE280GS

Barnham Drive

SE280LA

New Acres Road

SE288GF

Meadowford Close

SE280FR

Thames Reach

SE280HS

Merbury Road

SE280LU

Merbury Close

SE288FT

Fantail Close

SE288FU

Greenhaven Drive

SE280AX

Kellner Road

SE280HY

Bluebird Way

SE280LN

High Tor View

SE288GE

Meadowford Close

SE288SE

Hutchins Road

SE280DH

West Thamesmead

SE280GY

Merbury Road

SE280HX

Ridge Close

SE280AT

Nathan Way

SE280DT

Goldfinch Road

SE280FG

Western Way

SE280HL

Princess Alice Way

SE280JF

Kentlea Road

SE280JY

Kentlea Road

SE280NA

West Thamesmead

SE280NG

Thames Reach

SE288ED

West Thamesmead

SE288LR

Rollesby Way

SE280FT

Hadden Road

SE280DE

Goldfinch Road

SE280HD

Battery Road

SE280NT

Bailey Close

SE288RE

Thamesmere Drive

SE288SD

Hutchins Road

SE288TB

Newmarsh Road

SE288TF

Newmarsh Road

SE280DU

West Thamesmead

SE280EY

West Thamesmead

SE288DS

Tawney Road

SE280JN

Battery Road

SE280LB

New Acres Road

SE280NQ

Defence Close

SE288LT

West Thamesmead

SE288LW

Hoveton Road

SE288TN

Newmarsh Road

SE288TD

Grasshaven Way

SE280EB

West Thamesmead

SE280LE

West Thamesmead

SE288FZ

Central Way

SE288RQ

Roman Square

SE280AG

Boughton Road

SE280DB

Nuthatch Gardens

SE280HP

West Thamesmead

SE280HQ

Princess Alice Way

SE280JU

Battery Road

SE280JX

Kentlea Road

SE280LP

Teasel Crescent

SE280LZ

Merbury Road

SE280NP

Bailey Close

SE288GD

Meadowford Close

SE288LP

Ludham Close

SE288RA

Central Way

SE288RT

Lakeside Avenue

SE288TG

Newmarsh Road

SE28DP

Nathan Way

SE280HW

Ridge Close

SE280JD

Delisle Road

SE288TJ

Grasshaven Way

SE288TP

Newmarsh Road

SE288LS

Ludham Close

SE289DZ

Nathan Way

SE280JQ

Battery Road

SE280NE

Miles Close

SE288BF

Eastern Way

SE288GL

Central Way

SE280DA

Avocet Mews

SE280FS

Boughton Road

SE280HJ

Ridge Close

SE280JA

Bailey Close

SE280JZ

Kentlea Road

SE280LJ

Hill View Drive

SE280NL

Warrior Close

SE288AS

Bentham Road

SE288SA

Hutchins Road

SE289FA

West Thamesmead

SE280DX

West Thamesmead

SE280GT

Waterside Close

SE280HT

Delisle Road

SE280LR

West Thamesmead

SE288GJ

Fantail Close

SE280NF

Merbury Close

SE280DY

West Thamesmead

SE280JG

Bellarmine Close

SE280JJ

Marathon Way

SE288JA

Goldcrest Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.