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West Thamesmead

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About

West Thamesmead occupies the westernmost section of the Thamesmead development, situated on the south bank of the River Thames. The area is characterised by a mix of low-rise and medium-rise residential blocks, interspersed with significant areas of parkland and waterways. Its layout is defined by the presence of the large Southmere Lake and the complex network of pedestrian paths and cycleways that connect the housing estates. Industrial units line the western periphery near the boundary with Bexley.

The built environment is primarily post-war social housing, with concrete structures and elevated walkways being common architectural features. The area includes the Tavy Bridge area and is served by local centres with essential retail and community facilities. A notable aspect is the presence of the Crossness Nature Reserve to the east, an area of marshland and lagoons important for birdlife. Transport connections are provided by several bus routes linking to Abbey Wood station.

Area overview

On average West Thamesmead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% 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 £67,142 per year. There are 2 schools in West Thamesmead: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. West Thamesmead is home to around 11,815 people, with a population density of about 5,786.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Thamesmead Population
11,815
Population density
5,786.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.7(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.14(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.19(+112%)
Other theft
10.41(-11%)
Public order
9.9(+49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
3,360
28.44%
British
2,876
24.34%
Other White
1,576
13.34%
Other Black
574
4.86%
Caribbean
513
4.34%
Total population: 11,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,772
41.09%
No qualifications
1,466
15.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,113
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 9,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,487
37.57%
Owns with a mortgage
887
22.41%
Other social rented
849
21.45%
Owns outright
284
7.18%
Shared ownership
171
4.32%
Total households: 3,958

Property prices in West Thamesmead

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £590,000.

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
Detached4£426,500
Flats90£340,000
Semi-Detached2£323,500
Terraced24£356,000

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

SE189LB

Pettman Crescent

SE28EE

West Thamesmead

SE280HJ

Ware Point Drive

SE280BB

Allenby Road

SE280DG

Goldfinch Road

SE280LY

Tideslea Path

SE280NS

Bailey Close

SE280PB

Pettacre Close

SE280AN

Pettacre Close

SE280EL

Chamberlain Close

SE280GG

Erebus Drive

SE280PJ

Vousden Grove

SE289EG

Nathan Way

SE189PY

Pettman Crescent

SE280HE

West Thamesmead

SE280NZ

West Thamesmead

SE186WN

Pettman Crescent

SE280BP

Allenby Road

SE280GE

Erebus Drive

SE280NJ

Miles Close

SE280BQ

Nathan Way

SE280FL

West Thamesmead

SE280GX

Pettacre Close

SE280LH

Hill View Drive

SE189LU

Pettman Crescent

SE280HG

Ware Point Drive

SE280ND

Miles Drive

SE280AZ

Broadwater Road

SE280DQ

Harrier Mews

SE280DW

Whinchat Road

SE280FA

Nathan Way

SE280HN

Ware Point Drive

SE186WD

Pettman Crescent

SE189QQ

Pettman Crescent

SE280EU

Mallard Path

SE280EW

Temple Close

SE280FF

Pettman Crescent

SE280NW

Bailey Close

SE280PA

Pettacre Close

SE189LD

Pettman Crescent

SE280DD

Battery Road

SE280DL

Redwing Path

SE280GH

Erebus Drive

SE280GU

White Hart Avenue

SE280LX

Tideslea Path

SE280AB

Nathan Way

SE280BS

Pettacre Close

SE280BX

Pettacre Close

SE280FQ

Thames Reach

SE280GN

Erebus Drive

SE280JW

Battery Road

SE28DY

West Thamesmead

SE189QD

Pettman Crescent

SE280AF

Nathan Way

SE280GQ

Pier Way

SE280JB

Martin Street

SE289FB

West Thamesmead

SE280AQ

Nathan Way

SE280BL

Allenby Road

SE280DP

Whinchat Road

SE280LS

Longmarsh Lane

SE280HB

Tugboat Street

SE280JT

Battery Road

SE280LF

Hill View Drive

SE186WQ

Pettman Crescent

SE280BJ

Pettman Crescent

SE280EE

Carronade Place

SE280FD

Purland Road

SE280JS

Battery Road

SE280LD

New Acres Road

SE280LL

Hill View Drive

SE280EF

Apollo Way

SE280LW

Merbury Close

SE280NB

Merbury Road

SE280NU

Defence Close

SE280ED

Goldfinch Road

SE280LQ

Shepherds Lane

SE280HZ

Narrow Boat Close

SE280LG

Martins Place

SE280FX

West Thamesmead

SE280BZ

Martin Street

SE280HU

Bluebird Way

SE280JP

Kentlea Road

SE280AL

Allenby Road

SE280FJ

Hadden Road

SE280GA

Tuppy Street

SE280JH

Marathon Way

SE280JR

Kentlea Road

SE280NR

Defence Close

SE289DN

Nathan Way

SE28ED

West Thamesmead

SE183ZW

Pettman Crescent

SE189LQ

Pettman Crescent

SE189TL

West Thamesmead

SE280NY

Thames Reach

SE186YD

Pettman Crescent

SE280DF

Goldfinch Road

SE280FE

Pettman Crescent

SE280HF

Ware Point Drive

SE280LT

Crowfoot Close

Data Sources

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