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SE28 0GL

Erebus Drive

West Thamesmead

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Overview

Postcode SE28 0GL 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 Woolwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 0GL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Woolwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0GL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.5 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.5 mi

4

Woolwich Arsenal

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Arsenal

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
35,000 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
81
29.35%
Other White
69
25%
African
31
11.23%
Caribbean
19
6.88%
Indian
17
6.16%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
67.52%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.54%
Other
13
5.56%
No qualifications
12
5.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
47.06%
Shared ownership
34
25%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.06%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Other social rented
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

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 0GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 202511, Bendish Point, Erebus Drive, London, SE28 0GJFlatsLeasehold£245,000
14 Jul 202524, Bendish Point, Erebus Drive, London, SE28 0GJFlatsLeasehold£230,000
09 Jan 20267, Erebus Drive, London, SE28 0GBFlatsLeasehold£285,000
18 Dec 2025Apartment 212, Building 50, Argyll Road, London, SE18 6PLFlatsLeasehold£490,000
25 Jul 2025Apartment 170, Building 50, Argyll Road, London, SE18 6PLFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the SE28 0GL postcode area, located within Plumstead Common & Riverside, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryFoxfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableWaterside SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0GL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miT. West Supermarket4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZWalking directions to T. West Supermarket
0.4 miTesco Express10 Major Draper Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6GDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local10 Plumstead Road, London, SE18 6FLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miUnique Store1 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RLWalking directions to Unique Store
0.4 miZainab Express5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RLWalking directions to Zainab 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 0GL, 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 Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0GL

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

The area around SE28 0GL 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 0GL?

The median sale price around SE28 0GL 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 0GL?

There are 14 schools close to SE28 0GL, including Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding), Foxfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Waterside School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 0GL?

The closest station to SE28 0GL is Woolwich in TfL zone 4, about 615 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0GL?

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

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