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SE28 0LG

West Thamesmead

Greenwich

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Detailed insights for SE28 0LG

Overview

Postcode SE28 0LG 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 high crime levels, with around 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Thamesmead is £53,200 per year. The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

8/10

West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 126.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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 of residents in West Thamesmead is £53,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

West Thamesmead near SE28 0LG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 0LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead
1 mi

3

Gallions Reach

DLR

Walking directions to Gallions Reach

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 0LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGallions ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Park
0.2 miGallions Reach ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Reach Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
9,196 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
121
33.06%
British
65
17.76%
Other White
60
16.39%
Other Black
17
4.64%
Chinese
17
4.64%
Total population: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
50%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Owns outright
7
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.08%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in West Thamesmead

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 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
Detached3£445,000
Flats63£330,000
Semi-Detached1£307,000
Terraced21£360,000

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 0LG postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 0LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.