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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 134 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
134
Deprivation level
8/10
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
64.49(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.75(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.27(+115%)
Other theft
11(-4%)
Vehicle crime
9.99(+7%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £510,000.

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
Flats63£331,000
Semi-Detached2£357,500
Terraced31£357,000

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

SE189LF

Pettman Crescent

SE280AW

Nathan Way

SE280HH

Barnham Drive

SE280HR

Merbury Road

SE280FP

West Thamesmead

SE28DH

Nathan Way

SE280ES

Camelot Close

SE280GD

Erebus Drive

SE280PH

Richardson Path

SE280LA

New Acres Road

SE280FR

Thames Reach

SE280HS

Merbury Road

SE280LU

Merbury Close

SE280AX

Kellner Road

SE280DZ

Whinchat Road

SE280HY

Bluebird Way

SE280LN

High Tor View

SE280BW

Pettacre Close

SE280DH

Merganser Gardens

SE280GY

Merbury Road

SE280HX

Ridge Close

SE280PG

Vousden Grove

SE280ER

Goosander Way

SE280HL

Ware Point Drive

SE280JF

Kentlea Road

SE280JY

Kentlea Road

SE280NA

Tideslea Path

SE280NG

Thames Reach

SE280AT

Nathan Way

SE280DT

Goldfinch Road

SE280FG

Western Way

SE280GN

Erebus Drive

SE280DE

Goldfinch Road

SE280GL

Erebus Drive

SE280GP

Pier Way

SE280NT

Murray Close

SE280FT

Hadden Road

SE280HD

Battery Road

SE280DR

Whinchat Road

SE280DU

Wren Path

SE280FN

Tom Cribb Road

SE189PB

Pettman Crescent

SE280EY

West Thamesmead

SE280ET

Camelot Close

SE280GB

Erebus Drive

SE280JN

Battery Road

SE280LB

New Acres Road

SE280NQ

Defence Close

SE280PD

Pettacre Close

SE280BF

Allenby Road

SE280BN

Allenby Road

SE280LE

Martins Walk

SE189PQ

Pettman Crescent

SE189JP

Pettman Crescent

SE280EB

West Thamesmead

SE189LZ

West Thamesmead

SE189LB

Pettman Crescent

SE280DB

Gadwall Way

SE280EG

Garrick Drive

SE280EP

Pier Way

SE280EZ

Gateway Business Centre

SE280HP

Anson Place

SE280HQ

Princess Alice Way

SE280JU

Battery Road

SE280JX

Kentlea Road

SE280LP

Teasel Crescent

SE280LZ

Tideslea Path

SE280NP

Miles Drive

SE186WN

Pettman Crescent

SE186WQ

Pettman Crescent

SE186YD

Pettman Crescent

SE186ZB

Pettman Crescent

SE189PS

Pettman Crescent

SE189PY

Pettman Crescent

SE189QD

Pettman Crescent

SE189QQ

Pettman Crescent

SE189RE

Pettman Crescent

SE189TD

West Thamesmead

SE189TL

West Thamesmead

SE280PJ

Vousden Grove

SE280PL

Vousden Grove

SE280FF

Pettman Crescent

SE280AG

Boughton Road

SE280BG

Allenby Road

SE280EN

Temple Close

SE280FH

Pier Way

SE280HW

Ridge Close

SE280JD

Delisle Road

SE189NF

Pettman Crescent

SE28DP

Nathan Way

SE185WA

Pettman Crescent

SE280EX

Garside Close

SE280GF

Erebus Drive

SE289DZ

Nathan Way

SE28EE

West Thamesmead

SE280AR

Pettacre Close

SE280BU

Pettacre Close

SE280JQ

Battery Road

SE280NE

Miles Drive

SE288BF

Eastern Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.