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SE28 8RL

Birchdene Drive

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8RL

Overview

Postcode SE28 8RL 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

West Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from SE28 8RL.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thamesmead near SE28 8RL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park
0.3 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
3,171.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.29(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.14(-44%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-21%)
Other theft
4.49(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
163
45.53%
British
66
18.44%
Other White
38
10.61%
Other
21
5.87%
Other Asian
16
4.47%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
42.86%
No qualifications
41
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
34.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.17%
Other social rented
14
11.67%
Owns outright
13
10.83%
Social rents from council
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 202513, Silver Birch Close, London, SE28 8RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
30 Jan 202631, Floathaven Close, London, SE28 8SNTerracedFreehold£365,000
20 Nov 20252, Floathaven Close, London, SE28 8SNFlatsLeasehold£244,000
14 Jul 202549, Floathaven Close, London, SE28 8SNTerracedFreehold£405,000
16 Dec 202537, Pitfield Crescent, London, SE28 8RGTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the SE28 8RL postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE28 8RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 8RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiCentral Way, London, SE28 8DTWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIceland1 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons5 Twin Tumps Way, London, SE28 8RDWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8RL, 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 002IE01033745
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8RL

Is SE28 8RL (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8RL 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.

What is the average house price near SE28 8RL?

The median sale price around SE28 8RL 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 8RL?

There are 18 schools close to SE28 8RL, 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.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8RL?

SE28 8RL 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).

Who represents SE28 8RL (West Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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