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SE28 0DR

Whinchat Road

West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 0DR

Overview

Postcode SE28 0DR is located in a major urban area, within the West Thamesmead ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead Common & Riverside area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.4%

Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Plumstead Common & Riverside is £65,141 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 0DR.

Flood risk

Very low

Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE28 0DR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0DR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.7 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.9 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
6,020.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.64(-40%)
Other theft
4.47(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-86%)
Vehicle crime
2.98(-68%)
Burglary
2.24(-59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
30.82%
African
119
25.65%
Other White
64
13.79%
Indian
22
4.74%
Other Asian
18
3.88%
Total population: 464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
47.95%
No qualifications
62
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.48%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
43.89%
Owns with a mortgage
31
17.22%
Other social rented
31
17.22%
Owns outright
19
10.56%
Shared ownership
11
6.11%
Total households: 180

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 0DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202531, Gadwall Way, London, SE28 0DBTerracedFreehold£359,000
09 Sept 202536, Nuthatch Gardens, London, SE28 0DJTerracedFreehold£265,000
12 Aug 202533, Nuthatch Gardens, London, SE28 0DJTerracedFreehold£255,000
16 Jan 20264, Redwing Path, London, SE28 0DLTerracedFreehold£353,000
08 Jul 20254, Ridge Close, London, SE28 0HWTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the SE28 0DR postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Anchor Sendfriendly CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 0DR, 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)Plumstead Common & RiversideE02000319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 007FE01033742
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0DR

Is SE28 0DR (Plumstead Common & Riverside) safe?

The area around SE28 0DR records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE28 0DR?

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

What schools are near SE28 0DR?

There are 13 schools close to SE28 0DR, including Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding), Discovery Primary School (Good) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 0DR?

The closest station to SE28 0DR is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 885 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0DR?

SE28 0DR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE28 0DR (Plumstead Common & Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

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