Postcode SE28 8JY is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead Moorings area of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Thamesmead Birchmere Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thamesmead Birchmere Park is £62,956 per year. The median sale price in Thamesmead Moorings is £360,000 (around £409 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,500 and £400,000. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crossway Park.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,334 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.6% 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.
The average income per household in Thamesmead Birchmere Park is £62,956 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from SE28 8JY.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park near SE28 8JY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| 1 mi | 4 | Barking Riverside | Overground | Walking directions to Barking Riverside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crossway Park | Large | Walking directions to Crossway Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
| 0.2 mi | Manorway Green | Small | Walking directions to Manorway Green |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £409 per square foot) in Thamesmead Moorings area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £494 |
| Terraced | 36 | £367,500 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £355,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 8 | £250,000 | £412 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | £370,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | £398 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 42, Phoenix Point, Poplar Place, London, SE28 8GR | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 72, Poplar Place, London, SE28 8BB | Flats | Leasehold | £167,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 40, Poplar Place, London, SE28 8BB | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 35, Poplar Place, London, SE28 8BA | Terraced | Freehold | £364,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 26, Blyth Road, London, SE28 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 |
In the SE28 8JY postcode area, located within Thamesmead Birchmere Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Jubilee Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2014. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE28 8JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Gogi's Supermarket | Applegarth Road, Greenwich, SE28 8BG | Walking directions to Premier Gogi's Supermarket |
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 8JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Averil Ann Lekau
Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026
Femi Solola
Thamesmead Moorings - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE28 8JY records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE28 8JY in Thamesmead Moorings is £360,000 (about £409 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE28 8JY, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Windrush Thamesmead Primary School (Outstanding) and Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE28 8JY is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,567 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE28 8JY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,334 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 8JY 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).