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SE28 8BF

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West Thamesmead

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Detailed insights for SE28 8BF

Overview

Postcode SE28 8BF 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 average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 Abbey Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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 200 ft away from SE28 8BF.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 8BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park
0.2 miAbbey Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbey Wood Park
0.5 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
3,171.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.29(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.14(-44%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-21%)
Other theft
4.49(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
163
45.53%
British
66
18.44%
Other White
38
10.61%
Other
21
5.87%
Other Asian
16
4.47%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
42.86%
No qualifications
41
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.17%
Other social rented
14
11.67%
Owns outright
13
10.83%
Social rents from council
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in West Thamesmead

Median price£328,500
Price per sq ft£431
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £387K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Thamesmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£465,000£482
Terraced33£365,000£508
Semi-Detached4£357,500£590
Flats38£272,500£401

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Thamesmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Thamesmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202599, Panfield Road, London, SE2 9DFTerracedFreehold£420,000
30 May 2025101, Panfield Road, London, SE2 9DFOtherFreehold£395,000
22 May 202515, Littlemore Road, London, SE2 9DGTerracedFreehold£415,000
10 Mar 202663, Sewell Road, London, SE2 9XPTerracedFreehold£374,000
25 Nov 2025114, Sewell Road, London, SE2 9DJFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the SE28 8BF postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDe Lucy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicablePulse and Water CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 8BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 8BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSt Nicholas Food & Wine168 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PTWalking directions to St Nicholas Food & Wine
0.3 miH A Patel NewsByland Close, Greenwich, SE2 9PTWalking directions to H A Patel News
0.3 miCo-op FoodEynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miLidl1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Jahdia Spencer

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nathan Baffour-Awuah

West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 002IE01033745
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8BF

Is SE28 8BF (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8BF records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SE28 8BF?

The median sale price around SE28 8BF in West Thamesmead is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE28 8BF?

There are 20 schools close to SE28 8BF, including De Lucy Primary School (Good), Pulse and Water College (Good) and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 8BF?

The closest station to SE28 8BF is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,177 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8BF?

SE28 8BF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE28 8BF (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE28 8BF 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).