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SE28 0DD

Battery Road

West Thamesmead

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Overview

Postcode SE28 0DD is located in a major urban area, within the West Thamesmead ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the West Thamesmead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

West Thamesmead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from SE28 0DD.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thamesmead near SE28 0DD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
1 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 0DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGallions ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Park
0.4 miGallions Reach ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Reach Park

Area Profile

Population
758
Population density
2,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.32(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.93(+196%)
Vehicle crime
10.28(+10%)
Other crime
9.07(+509%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-75%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
38.65%
African
124
16.36%
Caribbean
69
9.1%
Other Black
64
8.44%
Other White
55
7.26%
Total population: 758

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
24.55%
No qualifications
147
22.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
112
16.77%
Level 3 (A level)
93
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
73
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 668

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.23%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Social rents from council
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 2025Flat 8, Charlesmere Gardens, Thames Reach, London, SE28 0NGFlatsLeasehold£237,500
05 Sept 2025Flat 6, Charlesmere Gardens, Thames Reach, London, SE28 0NGFlatsLeasehold£245,000
13 Jun 202531, Gadwall Way, London, SE28 0DBTerracedFreehold£359,000
28 Mar 202563, Ridge Close, London, SE28 0HTTerracedFreehold£360,000
09 Sept 202536, Nuthatch Gardens, London, SE28 0DJTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the SE28 0DD postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableThe Anchor Sendfriendly CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express7-8 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miT. West Supermarket4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZWalking directions to T. West Supermarket

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE28 0DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jahdia Spencer

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nathan Baffour-Awuah

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardWest ThamesmeadE05014091
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ThamesmeadE02000314
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 002AE01001687
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0DD

Is SE28 0DD (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 0DD records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE28 0DD?

The median sale price around SE28 0DD in West Thamesmead is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE28 0DD?

There are 15 schools close to SE28 0DD, including Discovery Primary School (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 0DD?

The closest station to SE28 0DD is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 927 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0DD?

SE28 0DD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE28 0DD (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 0DD is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jahdia Spencer (Labour Party) and Nathan Baffour-Awuah (Labour Party).