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SE28 8LN

Bertrand Way

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8LN

Overview

Postcode SE28 8LN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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
11.1%
Connectivity
4/10
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

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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 324 ft away from SE28 8LN.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thamesmead near SE28 8LN 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 Barking Riverside located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE28 8LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Barking Riverside

Overground

Walking directions to Barking Riverside

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miManorway GreenSmallWalking directions to Manorway Green
0.4 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
7,060.9 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
144
35.56%
British
66
16.3%
Other White
43
10.62%
Other Black
25
6.17%
Bangladeshi
24
5.93%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
47.46%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.04%
No qualifications
35
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
37.78%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.07%
Owns outright
21
15.56%
Other social rented
9
6.67%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202641, Bertrand Way, London, SE28 8LNTerracedFreehold£200,000
24 Apr 20265, Bertrand Way, London, SE28 8LLTerracedFreehold£340,000
11 Sept 20254, Bertrand Way, London, SE28 8LLTerracedFreehold£320,000
28 Mar 202531, Bertrand Way, London, SE28 8LLTerracedFreehold£275,000
25 Jun 202615, Aisher Road, London, SE28 8LHTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the SE28 8LN postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBishop John Robinson Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLinton Mead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCastilion Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

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

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 8LN, 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 Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8LN

Is SE28 8LN (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8LN 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 8LN?

The median sale price around SE28 8LN 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 8LN?

There are 16 schools close to SE28 8LN, including Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School (Good), Linton Mead Primary School (Good) and Castilion Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE28 8LN?

The closest station to SE28 8LN is Barking Riverside in TfL zone 4, about 1,224 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8LN?

SE28 8LN 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 8LN (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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