SE28 0AB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Nathan Way, 0.7km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE28 0AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00176530 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NATHAN WAY, SE28 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NATHAN WAY, SE28 0AB.
1,104
30
£ 53,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, SE28 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0AB. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0AB is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Academy
Discovery Primary School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
De Lucy Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Conway Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- john and biola foods0.5 km
- Seeray (Khyberway) Off Licence0.9 km
- First Care Pharmacy0.7 km
- Broadway1.0 km
- Welcome Abbeywood0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Ades Limited0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Wendy's0.6 km
- Nom Nom Nom0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Grill Ventures Limited0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Leigh Dynan Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Pepeneros Cafe0.6 km
- TRiO by JPL Catering0.6 km
- C2K Community Centre0.8 km
- Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.3 km
- Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280AB · Data under Open Government Licence