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SE28 0JH

Marathon Way

West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 0JH

Overview

Postcode SE28 0JH 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.3 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

West Thamesmead has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SE28 0JH.

Flood risk

No risk

West Thamesmead near SE28 0JH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
8,073.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.79(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.05(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+94%)
Vehicle crime
8.9(-8%)
Other theft
7.04(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
129
42.16%
British
58
18.95%
Other White
28
9.15%
Other Black
21
6.86%
Chinese
19
6.21%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
41.48%
No qualifications
37
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.66%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
44.79%
Other social rented
23
23.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
19.79%
Owns outright
7
7.29%
Social rents from council
2
2.08%
Total households: 96

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 0JH postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

0.5 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 0JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express7-8 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 002GE01033741
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

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Data Sources

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