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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, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 35.2% 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 £67,186 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 the area have 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
35.2%
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

Median price£328,500
Price per sq ft£431
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £387K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£465,000£482
Terraced33£365,000£508
Semi-Detached4£357,500£590
Flats38£272,500£401

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thamesmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£240,000£345,000£293,498
2017£385,000£265,000£287,000£315,000
2018£260,000£379,000£325,000
2019£330,000£257,000£335,000£355,000
2020£345,000£245,000£355,000£345,000
2021£460,000£260,000£282,500£345,000
2022£375,000£275,000£407,500£347,500
2023£455,000£325,000£433,750£367,500
2024£590,000£375,000£311,500£360,000
2025£408,000£336,500£330,000£358,000
2026£485,000£288,750£400,000£442,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£385£509£448
2017£440£414£475£427
2018£388£469£435
2019£438£369£451£396
2020£543£372£452£450
2021£555£383£397£458
2022£516£429£564£505
2023£520£483£523£514
2024£609£560£592£545
2025£386£576£519£534
2026£482£400£622£472
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Thamesmead in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Thamesmead ward.

Local councillors

Jahdia Spencer

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nathan Baffour-Awuah

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin West Thamesmead

SE280FS

Boughton Road

SE280LB

New Acres Road

SE280AX

Kellner Road

SE280JW

Battery Road

SE280FX

West Thamesmead

SE189LS

Pettman Crescent

SE280NF

Merbury Close

SE280PD

Pettacre Close

SE280GE

Erebus Drive

SE280DP

Whinchat Road

SE280PA

Pettacre Close

SE280ES

Camelot Close

SE280GZ

Merbury Road

SE189LU

Pettman Crescent

SE280PJ

Vousden Grove

SE280DE

Goldfinch Road

SE28EF

West Thamesmead

SE280EH

Senator Walk

SE280FT

Hadden Road

SE280EA

Whinchat Road

SE280NS

Bailey Close

SE189JP

Pettman Crescent

SE280AW

Nathan Way

SE280FN

Tom Cribb Road

SE280LJ

Hill View Drive

SE280BQ

Nathan Way

SE189TD

West Thamesmead

SE280LQ

Shepherds Lane

SE280GX

Pettacre Close

SE280LA

New Acres Road

SE280FF

Pettman Crescent

SE280NW

Bailey Close

SE189LF

Pettman Crescent

SE280BP

Allenby Road

SE280DU

Wren Path

SE280JF

Kentlea Road

SE280PG

Vousden Grove

SE280EQ

Garrick Drive

SE280HW

Ridge Close

SE280BF

Allenby Road

SE280GB

Erebus Drive

SE280JY

Kentlea Road

SE280LS

Longmarsh Lane

SE280EY

West Thamesmead

SE280LU

Merbury Close

SE280DW

Whinchat Road

SE28DH

Nathan Way

SE280FL

Pilkington Terrace

SE280EP

Pier Way

SE280NX

West Thamesmead

SE280LD

New Acres Road

SE280LY

Tideslea Path

SE181YX

Pettman Crescent

SE280JJ

Marathon Way

SE280AQ

Nathan Way

SE280LG

Martins Place

SE189NF

Pettman Crescent

SE280LF

Hill View Drive

SE280GU

White Hart Avenue

SE280NA

Tideslea Path

SE280EZ

Gateway Business Centre

SE280EJ

Fortune Walk

SE280DQ

Harrier Mews

SE280JN

Battery Road

SE280FY

Langham Grove

SE280JZ

Kentlea Road

SE280ND

Miles Drive

SE280EN

Temple Close

SE280EF

Apollo Way

SE189TX

West Thamesmead

SE280NT

Murray Close

SE280AG

Boughton Road

SE280JQ

Battery Road

SE280HH

Barnham Drive

SE280PW

West Thamesmead

SE280GD

Erebus Drive

SE280ED

Goldfinch Road

SE280EW

Temple Close

SE280HY

Bluebird Way

SE280LT

Crowfoot Close

SE280AZ

Broadwater Road

SE185WA

Pettman Crescent

SE189LD

Pettman Crescent

SE280DB

Gadwall Way

SE280NZ

West Thamesmead

SE189GR

Pettman Crescent

SE189TW

West Thamesmead

SE183ZW

Pettman Crescent

SE280PS

West Thamesmead

SE186YD

Pettman Crescent

SE280PQ

West Thamesmead

SE280GJ

Erebus Drive

SE280DH

Merganser Gardens

SE28DY

West Thamesmead

SE280AU

Nathan Way

SE280BB

Allenby Road

SE280NJ

Miles Close

SE280LL

Hill View Drive

SE280BX

Pettacre Close

SE280NP

Miles Drive