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SE28 8TP

Newmarsh Road

Thamesmead Moorings

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Detailed insights for SE28 8TP

Overview

Postcode SE28 8TP 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 Plumstead, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gallions Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

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

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% 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 256 ft away from SE28 8TP.

Flood risk

Very low

West Thamesmead near SE28 8TP 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 Plumstead located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE28 8TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGallions ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Park
0.5 miGallions Reach ParkLargeWalking directions to Gallions Reach Park
0.5 miHawksmoor ParkSmallWalking directions to Hawksmoor Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
1,298.5 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

British
122
39.48%
African
95
30.74%
Other White
24
7.77%
Chinese
14
4.53%
Other Black
13
4.21%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
35.93%
No qualifications
42
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
30
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.02%
Shared ownership
14
12.61%
Social rents from council
9
8.11%
Total households: 111

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE28 8TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202559, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8TJTerracedFreehold£360,000
31 Mar 202559, Grasshaven Way, London, SE28 8TJTerracedFreehold£360,000
16 Dec 202571, Newmarsh Road, London, SE28 8TATerracedFreehold£410,000
09 Apr 202630, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RRTerracedFreehold£332,000
20 Mar 202616, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RRTerracedFreehold£312,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE28 8TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic School for GirlsFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDiscovery Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryWoolwich Polytechnic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE28 8TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiCentral Way, London, SE28 8DTWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miIceland1 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RAWalking directions to Iceland
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 8TP, 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 Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE28 8TP

Is SE28 8TP (West Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE28 8TP 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 8TP?

The median sale price around SE28 8TP 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 8TP?

There are 16 schools close to SE28 8TP, including Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good), Discovery Primary School (Good) and Woolwich Polytechnic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SE28 8TP?

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

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