SE28 0AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km 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 0AX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00176530 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE28 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE28 0AX.
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 0AX 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
SE28 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0AX. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0AX has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
De Lucy Primary School
Conway Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- 7 days Mini Market0.8 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.9 km
- john and biola foods0.4 km
- Kobis European Mini Market0.9 km
- Lakedale Service Station0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Grizzly Burgers Limited0.9 km
- tee's african cuisine0.9 km
- TIWA N TIWA0.9 km
- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.9 km
- Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ades Limited0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Express Kebab House0.9 km
- Wendy's0.4 km
- Morley's1.0 km
- Meghna Tandoori1.0 km
- Nom Nom Nom0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Belfry0.9 km
- The Volunteer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.2 km
- Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280AX · Data under Open Government Licence