SE28 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Plumstead & Glyndon ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE28 0AJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00182355 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE28 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE28 0AJ.
370
30
£ 49,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE28 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0AJ. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0AJ is moderate at 71 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
Heronsgate Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Discovery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.7 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.6 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.7 km
- Euro express0.7 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.7 km
- Brew Station0.3 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.3 km
- Fusion0.3 km
- Kebabish0.6 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.3 km
- The Belfry0.6 km
- SALT WOOLWICH0.9 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.5 km
- The Volunteer0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.4 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.5 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.3 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.1 km
- Woolwich1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280AJ · Data under Open Government Licence