Postcode SE28 0HS 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.
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.
West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 0HS.
West Thamesmead near SE28 0HS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gallions Park | Large | Walking directions to Gallions Park |
| 0.2 mi | Gallions Reach Park | Large | Walking directions to Gallions Reach Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £465,000 | £482 |
| Terraced | 33 | £365,000 | £508 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £357,500 | £590 |
| Flats | 38 | £272,500 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 0HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2026 | 14, Merbury Road, London, SE28 0HR | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 63, Ridge Close, London, SE28 0HT | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 5, Bluebird Way, London, SE28 0HY | Terraced | Freehold | £357,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 75, Ware Point Drive, London, SE28 0HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 91, Ware Point Drive, London, SE28 0HG | Terraced | Freehold | £347,000 |
In the SE28 0HS postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 7-8 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | T. West Supermarket | 4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0DZ | Walking directions to T. West Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE28 0HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jahdia Spencer
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Nathan Baffour-Awuah
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE28 0HS 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.
The median sale price around SE28 0HS in West Thamesmead is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SE28 0HS, including Discovery Primary School (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE28 0HS is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,197 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE28 0HS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 0HS 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).