SE28 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Allenby Road, 0.4km from Royal Arsenal West in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
The people who live in SE28 0BL are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00008133 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENBY ROAD, SE28 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENBY ROAD, SE28 0BL.
551
35
£ 49,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
53% of SE28 0BL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0BL. The average age is 35.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 292,000
3 sales · Mean £ 290,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0BL is moderate at 60 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
Waterside School
Foxfield Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Conway Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Discovery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- john and biola foods0.9 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.9 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore1.0 km
- Everest Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lucky Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.6 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- Dial Arch0.7 km
- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- Elephant and Castle0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Brew Station0.5 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.6 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.8 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.8 km
- Sun Jam0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Classic Sea Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal0.8 km
- Woolwich1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280BL · Data under Open Government Licence