Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DF.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British30.0%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean51.6%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences183
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson36
Vehicle crime28
Other crime23

school Local Schools

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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.8 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils0.9 km
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South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils1.0 km
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Foxfield Primary School

Outstanding676 pupils1.1 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.6 km
  • The Belfry0.8 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.8 km
  • The Volunteer0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Ades Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

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