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SE28 8GA

Meadowford Close

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8GA

Overview

Postcode SE28 8GA is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead Moorings 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 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 Barking Riverside, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manorway Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.3%

Approximately 46.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from SE28 8GA.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barking Riverside located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 8GA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Barking Riverside

Overground

Walking directions to Barking Riverside

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManorway GreenSmallWalking directions to Manorway Green
0.2 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
3,779.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+22%)
Shoplifting
30.71(+207%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.97(-11%)
Vehicle crime
11.99(+28%)
Other theft
8.99(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
169
32.5%
British
145
27.88%
Other Black
37
7.12%
Other
37
7.12%
Other Asian
24
4.62%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
33.5%
No qualifications
97
24.43%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
25.31%
Owns with a mortgage
31
19.14%
Social rents from council
21
12.96%
Owns outright
13
8.02%
Total households: 162

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202510, Meadowford Close, London, SE28 8GATerracedFreehold£325,000
12 Jul 202515, Meadowford Close, London, SE28 8GATerracedFreehold£345,000
17 Jul 202529, Meadowford Close, London, SE28 8GDFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 4, 26, Meadowford Close, London, SE28 8GGFlatsLeasehold£250,000
06 Jun 202512, Clock Tower Mews, London, SE28 8FASemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SE28 8GA postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHawksmoor SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLinton Mead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 8GA, 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)West ThamesmeadE02000314
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 002BE01001688
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8GA

Is SE28 8GA (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8GA records about 88 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.

What is the average house price near SE28 8GA?

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

What schools are near SE28 8GA?

There are 14 schools close to SE28 8GA, including Hawksmoor School (Good), Linton Mead Primary School (Good) and Woolwich Polytechnic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 8GA?

The closest station to SE28 8GA is Barking Riverside in TfL zone 4, about 1,395 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8GA?

SE28 8GA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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