Postcode SE28 0LQ 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 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 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 11,628 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 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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 0LQ.
West Thamesmead near SE28 0LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plumstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| 1 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 |
| 0.1 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 0LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 74, Hill View Drive, London, SE28 0LH | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 62, Hill View Drive, London, SE28 0LH | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 64, Hill View Drive, London, SE28 0LH | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 10, Martins Place, London, SE28 0LG | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 14, Martins Place, London, SE28 0LG | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SE28 0LQ postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 0LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 7-8 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 0LQ, 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 0LQ records about 82 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 0LQ in West Thamesmead is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SE28 0LQ, including Discovery Primary School (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE28 0LQ is Plumstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,331 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE28 0LQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,628 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 0LQ 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).