Postcode SE28 8RF 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 average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 Abbey Wood, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.
West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
West Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 8RF.
West Thamesmead near SE28 8RF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hawksmoor Park | Small | Walking directions to Hawksmoor Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £385,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 37 | £365,000 | £431 |
| Flats | 11 | £250,000 | £394 |
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 | — | £370,000 |
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 | — | £404 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 37, Pitfield Crescent, London, SE28 8RG | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 64, Birchdene Drive, London, SE28 8RP | Terraced | Freehold | £357,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 58, Birchdene Drive, London, SE28 8RP | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 13, Silver Birch Close, London, SE28 8RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 6, Roman Square, London, SE28 8RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the SE28 8RF postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Central Way, London, SE28 8DT | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 5 Twin Tumps Way, London, SE28 8RD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 8RF, 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 8RF records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around SE28 8RF in West Thamesmead is £360,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE28 8RF, including Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good), Woolwich Polytechnic School (Good) and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE28 8RF is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,596 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE28 8RF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,341 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 8RF 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).