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SE28 0FA

Nathan Way

West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 0FA

Overview

Postcode SE28 0FA 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 136.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

West Thamesmead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.0 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from SE28 0FA.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thamesmead near SE28 0FA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0FA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.6 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
758
Population density
2,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.18(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.93(+195%)
Other crime
9.67(+540%)
Public order
6.65(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-77%)
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

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£426,500
Flats90£340,000
Semi-Detached2£323,500
Terraced24£356,000

10 year median price trend in West Thamesmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.

Schools

In the SE28 0FA postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryConway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miT. West Supermarket4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZWalking directions to T. West Supermarket
0.3 miTesco Express18-30 Lakedale Road, London, SE18 1PPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIceland144 - 146 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1JQWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miRoundhouse Food and Wine1 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London, SE18 7QTWalking directions to Roundhouse Food and Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,788
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,353
Band H£4,024

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

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 Introduced2016-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.