Postcode SE28 8LA 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 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thamesmead Birchmere Park is £62,956 per year. The nearest station is Barking Riverside located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Crossway Park.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from SE28 8LA.
Thamesmead Birchmere Park near SE28 8LA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barking Riverside located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Barking Riverside | Overground | Walking directions to Barking Riverside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crossway Park | Large | Walking directions to Crossway Park |
| 0.1 mi | Manorway Green | Small | Walking directions to Manorway Green |
| 0.4 mi | Hawksmoor Park | Small | Walking directions to Hawksmoor Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £358,500 in Thamesmead Moorings area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £385,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £357,750 |
10 year median price trend in Thamesmead Moorings
In the SE28 8LA postcode area, located within Thamesmead Birchmere Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Gogi's Supermarket | Applegarth Road, Greenwich, SE28 8BG | Walking directions to Premier Gogi's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Central Way, London, SE28 8DT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 5 Twin Tumps Way, London, SE28 8RD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.