Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

NATHAN WAY, SE28 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NATHAN WAY, SE28 0BQ.

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Population

757

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE28 0BQ 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE28 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE28 0BQ is an accessible, working-class 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 0BQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00008406 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0BQ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean33.9%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE28 0BQ is moderate at 78 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Anti-social behaviour52
Vehicle crime39
Criminal damage and arson36
Other crime26

school Local Schools

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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Academy

Good1160 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

Good413 pupils0.8 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.9 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • 7 days Mini Market0.8 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.8 km
  • john and biola foods0.0 km
  • Kobis European Mini Market0.8 km
  • Lakedale Service Station0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Grizzly Burgers Limited0.9 km
  • tee's african cuisine0.8 km
  • TIWA N TIWA0.6 km
  • Dosa & Sambal Express0.6 km
  • Brew Station0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Ades Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Express Kebab House0.8 km
  • Wendy's0.2 km
  • Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
  • EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.7 km
  • The Belfry0.6 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.8 km
  • The Volunteer0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead0.8 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.6 km
  • Abbey Wood1.9 km