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SE28 0EZ

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Detailed insights for SE28 0EZ

Overview

Postcode SE28 0EZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
75%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Plumstead Common & Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

75%

Approximately 75.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SE28 0EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Plumstead Common & Riverside near SE28 0EZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0EZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.4 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 0EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyal Arsenal Thames Path GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden
0.3 miWellington ParkSmallWalking directions to Wellington Park
0.5 miDial Arch SquareSmallWalking directions to Dial Arch Square

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
8,250 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.59(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.92(-26%)
Public order
13.76(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.76(+141%)
Other theft
11.86(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
149
37.53%
British
97
24.43%
Other Black
35
8.82%
Other Asian
23
5.79%
Caribbean
21
5.29%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
31.85%
No qualifications
56
20.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.96%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
99
65.13%
Other social rented
15
9.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.87%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.89%
Owns outright
7
4.61%
Total households: 152

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 2025Flat 74, Long Acre House, Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PBFlatsLeasehold£321,500
13 Aug 2025Flat 63, Long Acre House, Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PBFlatsLeasehold£250,000
26 Jun 2026Flat 42, Long Acre House, Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
22 May 2026Flat 5, Long Acre House, Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PAFlatsLeasehold£297,000
16 Apr 2026Flat 28, Long Acre House, Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PAFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the SE28 0EZ postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWaterside SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miT. West Supermarket4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZWalking directions to T. West Supermarket
0.4 miSainsbury's Local10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco Express10 Major Draper Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6GDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miContinental Supermarket7 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 7BZWalking directions to Continental Supermarket
0.4 miM&S Foodhall4 Victory Parade, Woolwich, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 0EZ, 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 007BE01001631
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0EZ

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

The area around SE28 0EZ records about 126 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE28 0EZ?

The median sale price around SE28 0EZ 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 0EZ?

There are 18 schools close to SE28 0EZ, including Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Waterside School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 0EZ?

The closest station to SE28 0EZ is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 282 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0EZ?

SE28 0EZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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