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SE28 8TD

Grasshaven Way

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8TD

Overview

Postcode SE28 8TD 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 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Plumstead, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Thamesmead has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE28 8TD.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Plumstead located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGallions ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Park
0.3 miGallions Reach ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Reach Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,430.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.52(+11%)
Shoplifting
25.76(+158%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.67(-16%)
Other theft
15.46(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
124
33.79%
British
103
28.07%
Other Black
22
5.99%
Other
21
5.72%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
3.81%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
39.48%
No qualifications
52
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.39%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
45.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.22%
Owns outright
5
4.27%
Social rents from council
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2025237, Newmarsh Road, London, SE28 8TBDetachedFreehold£333,000
29 May 20256, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8THTerracedFreehold£320,000
22 May 202517, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8THDetachedFreehold£485,000
31 Mar 202559, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8TJTerracedFreehold£360,000
31 Mar 202559, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8TJTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the SE28 8TD postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 8TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiCentral Way, London, SE28 8DTWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 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 miTesco Express7-8 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8TD, 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 002HE01033743
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8TD

Is SE28 8TD (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8TD records about 82 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 8TD?

The median sale price around SE28 8TD 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 8TD?

There are 14 schools close to SE28 8TD, including Discovery Primary School (Good), Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good) and Woolwich Polytechnic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8TD?

SE28 8TD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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