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SE28 8AZ

Austen Close

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8AZ

Overview

Postcode SE28 8AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead Moorings ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Thamesmead Birchmere Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thamesmead Birchmere Park is £62,956 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,854 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.6%

Approximately 40.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Thamesmead Birchmere Park is £62,956 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 8AZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Thamesmead Birchmere Park near SE28 8AZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 8AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park
0.4 miManorway GreenSmallWalking directions to Manorway Green
0.2 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
6,422.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.25(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.65(+7%)
Drugs
11.46(+85%)
Other theft
8.6(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
130
41.14%
British
100
31.65%
Other White
16
5.06%
Other Black
15
4.75%
Indian
13
4.11%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
39.21%
No qualifications
48
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
38.61%
Owns with a mortgage
24
23.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
20.79%
Owns outright
11
10.89%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.96%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Thamesmead Moorings

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£307K – £401K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Thamesmead Moorings area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£500,000£494
Semi-Detached3£385,000£516
Terraced37£365,000£431
Flats11£250,000£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thamesmead Moorings

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£321,000£216,000£322,500£280,000
2017£345,500£200,000£330,000£300,000
2018£340,000£228,500£280,000£287,500
2019£295,000£221,500£357,000£297,500
2020£401,000£217,500£315,000£301,000
2021£440,000£220,000£325,000£310,000
2022£415,000£247,000£347,500£385,000
2023£232,500£410,000£365,000
2024£530,000£250,000£407,500£360,000
2025£495,000£255,000£385,000£360,000
2026£500,000£255,000£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£452£352£397£398
2017£436£274£410£334
2018£371£365£292£410
2019£326£291£395£360
2020£410£333£441£401
2021£502£338£419£398
2022£531£337£557£459
2023£375£518£480
2024£524£400£465£456
2025£613£385£516£428
2026£494£428£404
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thamesmead Moorings.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead Moorings in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202626, Austen Close, London, SE28 8AZTerracedFreehold£370,000
29 Aug 202560, Austen Close, London, SE28 8AZTerracedFreehold£370,000
16 Dec 202589, Austen Close, London, SE28 8AYOtherFreehold£380,000
03 Jul 20262, Rowntree Path, London, SE28 8BSTerracedFreehold£352,000
17 Apr 202613, Rowntree Path, London, SE28 8BSTerracedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the SE28 8AZ postcode area, located within Thamesmead Birchmere Park, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWindrush Thamesmead Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHawksmoor SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE28 8AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 8AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Gogi's SupermarketApplegarth Road, Greenwich, SE28 8BGWalking directions to Premier Gogi's Supermarket
0.4 miAldiCentral Way, London, SE28 8DTWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIceland1 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RAWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miMorrisons5 Twin Tumps Way, London, SE28 8RDWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Averil Ann Lekau

Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Femi Solola

Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardThamesmead MooringsE05014090
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thamesmead Birchmere ParkE02000313
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 001DE01001694
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8AZ

Is SE28 8AZ (Thamesmead Birchmere Park) safe?

The area around SE28 8AZ 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE28 8AZ?

The median sale price around SE28 8AZ in Thamesmead Moorings is £360,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE28 8AZ?

There are 19 schools close to SE28 8AZ, including Windrush Thamesmead Primary School, St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hawksmoor School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 8AZ?

The closest station to SE28 8AZ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,426 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8AZ?

SE28 8AZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE28 8AZ (Thamesmead Birchmere Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 8AZ is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Averil Ann Lekau (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Femi Solola (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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