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SE28 0DH

Merganser Gardens

West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 0DH

Overview

Postcode SE28 0DH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
7.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
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

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from SE28 0DH.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0DH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 0DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGallions ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Park

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
6,924.6 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

African
150
43.23%
British
65
18.73%
Other White
34
9.8%
Other Black
19
5.48%
Other Asian
16
4.61%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
44.83%
No qualifications
43
16.48%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
36.57%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.1%
Owns outright
28
20.9%
Other social rented
7
5.22%
Shared ownership
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

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 0DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202516A, Harrier Mews, London, SE28 0DQFlatsLeasehold£147,500
09 Jul 20254, Harrier Mews, London, SE28 0DQTerracedFreehold£292,000
15 Dec 202513, Avocet Mews, London, SE28 0DATerracedFreehold£365,000
02 Jul 20259, Avocet Mews, London, SE28 0DATerracedFreehold£458,000
31 Mar 202523, Avocet Mews, London, SE28 0DATerracedFreehold£340,314

Schools

In the SE28 0DH postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableThe Anchor Sendfriendly CentreOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 0DH, 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 Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0DH

Is SE28 0DH (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 0DH 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 0DH?

The median sale price around SE28 0DH 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 0DH?

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

What is the nearest station to SE28 0DH?

The closest station to SE28 0DH is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 648 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0DH?

SE28 0DH 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 0DH (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 0DH 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).