SE28 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldfinch Road, 0.4km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE28 0DF has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00008426 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DF.
349
36
£ 53,200 /yr
48%
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 0DF has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DF. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
8 sales · Mean £ 336,875
Flat
£ 237,000
1 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0DF is moderate at 76 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
Discovery Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.8 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.9 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.8 km
- Euro express0.9 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.8 km
- Brew Station0.6 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.6 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Kebabish0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.6 km
- The Belfry0.8 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.8 km
- The Volunteer0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Ades Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.7 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DF · Data under Open Government Licence