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SE28 0HF

Ware Point Drive

West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 0HF

Overview

Postcode SE28 0HF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

West Thamesmead near SE28 0HF has no 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
0.8 mi

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich
0.8 mi

3

Gallions Reach

DLR

Walking directions to Gallions Reach

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
211
Population density
8,022.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.39(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.97(-29%)
Burglary
6.73(+23%)
Public order
6.73(0%)
Drugs
5.51(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
50
23.7%
African
47
22.27%
British
39
18.48%
Other Black
17
8.06%
Other
14
6.64%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
54.78%
No qualifications
22
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.46%
Level 3 (A level)
14
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.46%
Total 16+ residents: 157

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
62.2%
Owns with a mortgage
15
18.29%
Owns outright
7
8.54%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.88%
Shared ownership
2
2.44%
Total households: 82

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 0HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202618, Princess Alice Way, London, SE28 0HQTerracedFreehold£475,000
19 Sept 20252, Princess Alice Way, London, SE28 0HQFlatsLeasehold£261,000
16 May 202556, Princess Alice Way, London, SE28 0HQFlatsLeasehold£280,000
12 Mar 20258, Princess Alice Way, London, SE28 0HQFlatsLeasehold£210,000
08 Jul 20254, Ridge Close, London, SE28 0HWTerracedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the SE28 0HF postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableThe Anchor Sendfriendly CentreOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

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 0HF, 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 002FE01033740
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 0HF

Is SE28 0HF (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 0HF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0HF?

The median sale price around SE28 0HF 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 0HF?

There are 10 schools close to SE28 0HF, 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 0HF?

The closest station to SE28 0HF is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,081 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 0HF?

SE28 0HF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,542 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE28 0HF (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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