SE28 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Allenby Road, 0.3km from Royal Arsenal West in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE28 0BN has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00008133 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENBY ROAD, SE28 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENBY ROAD, SE28 0BN.
551
35
£ 49,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0BN 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
Cultural diversity defines SE28 0BN — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0BN. 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
Terraced
£ 425,000
4 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Semi-Detached
£ 349,000
1 sales · Mean £ 349,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0BN has low crime rates — 47 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
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
64 nearby- john and biola foods1.0 km
- Astra Food & Wine1.0 km
- Plumstead Cash & Carry1.0 km
- U&A Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Jummy Foods0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.7 km
- Dial Arch0.7 km
- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- Elephant and Castle0.8 km
- The Old Gunpit0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Brew Station0.6 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.7 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Kebabish1.0 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.8 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.9 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
- Sun Jam0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Classic Sea Food0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal0.8 km
- Woolwich1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280BN · Data under Open Government Licence