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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

SE280HU

Bluebird Way

SE288TJ

Grasshaven Way

SE288RW

Silver Birch Close

SE280JX

Kentlea Road

SE280AQ

Nathan Way

SE280NY

Thames Reach

SE280JL

Battery Road

SE289DN

Nathan Way

SE288FY

Greenhaven Drive

SE280JQ

Battery Road

SE280HT

Ridge Close

SE280JW

Battery Road

SE288GA

Meadowford Close

SE288FT

Greenhaven Drive

SE280DS

Wigeon Path

SE288SN

Floathaven Close

SE288RQ

Roman Square

SE288BF

Eastern Way

SE280NG

Thames Reach

SE288GG

Meadowford Close

SE288JA

Goldcrest Close

SE280HB

Tugboat Street

SE280DJ

Nuthatch Gardens

SE288ED

Leonard Robbins Path

SE280HE

West Thamesmead

SE280JP

Kentlea Road

SE289FA

West Thamesmead

SE288RJ

Amhurst Walk

SE289DZ

Nathan Way

SE280JG

Bellarmine Close

SE288RR

Sunset Road

SE280NR

Defence Close

SE288SD

Hutchins Road

SE280LA

New Acres Road

SE280FR

Thames Reach

SE280DY

Wren Path

SE280FD

Purland Road

SE280LG

Martins Place

SE280AW

Nathan Way

SE280JR

Kentlea Road

SE280JS

Battery Road

SE288LL

Bertrand Way

SE280DH

Merganser Gardens

SE288GL

Central Way

SE280ED

Goldfinch Road

SE288RL

Birchdene Drive

SE280HP

Anson Place

SE280FX

West Thamesmead

SE280FT

Hadden Road

SE280FP

West Thamesmead

SE28ED

West Thamesmead

SE280LQ

Shepherds Lane

SE280NJ

Miles Close

SE288LS

Ludham Close

SE280HS

Merbury Road

SE280AU

Nathan Way

SE280HN

Ware Point Drive

SE288RN

Birchdene Drive

SE288FU

Greenhaven Drive

SE280HL

Ware Point Drive

SE280LN

High Tor View

SE280LT

Crowfoot Close

SE288LU

Salhouse Close

SE288SP

Paradise Path

SE280DE

Goldfinch Road

SE280NH

Tideslea Path

SE280LY

Tideslea Path

SE288SE

Hutchins Road

SE280DX

Wren Path

SE280DB

Gadwall Way

SE288TL

Grasshaven Way

SE280LX

Tideslea Path

SE280NQ

Defence Close

SE280HJ

Ware Point Drive

SE288EG

Bentham Road

SE288LY

Nickelby Close

SE288TB

Newmarsh Road

SE288TN

Newmarsh Road

SE288DT

Central Way

SE288FX

Greenhaven Drive

SE288RE

Thamesmere Drive

SE280HQ

Princess Alice Way

SE288RF

Birchdene Drive

SE28EE

West Thamesmead

SE280GZ

Merbury Road

SE280FS

Boughton Road

SE280AB

Nathan Way

SE288RP

Birchdene Drive

SE280GU

White Hart Avenue

SE288LR

Rollesby Way

SE288FR

Greenhaven Drive

SE288TQ

Newmarsh Road

SE288FZ

Greenhaven Drive

SE288TF

Newmarsh Road

SE288SB

Dean Road

SE288AT

Hutchins Road

SE288RA

Central Way

SE280JY

Kentlea Road

SE288TH

Grasshaven Way

SE288LT

Oulton Close

Data Sources

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