Postcode SE28 8QL is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Crossway Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year. The nearest station is Barking Riverside, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crossway Park.
Crossway Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Crossway Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 8QL.
Crossway Park near SE28 8QL has no 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Manorway Green | Small | Walking directions to Manorway Green |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £556,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 9 | £250,000 | £4,063 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £380,000 | £5,476 |
| Terraced | 43 | £372,500 | £5,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8QL.
In the SE28 8QL postcode area, located within Crossway Park, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE28 8QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Johnson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Larry Ferguson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Zainab Olamide Asunramu
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE28 8QL records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE28 8QL in Crossway Park is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SE28 8QL, including Castilion Primary School (Requires improvement), Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School (Good) and Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE28 8QL is Barking Riverside in TfL zone 4, about 1,343 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE28 8QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,661 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 8QL is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abi Johnson (Labour Party), Larry Ferguson (Labour Party) and Zainab Olamide Asunramu (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.