SE28 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldfinch Road, 0.2km 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 0DG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00008406 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DG.
757
34
£ 53,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0DG 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.
Area Character
SE28 0DG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,083
Flat
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0DG is moderate at 65 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
Discovery Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
St Paul's Academy
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Milsha Stores1.0 km
- Plumstead Cash & Carry0.9 km
- U&A Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Innova Nutraceutics Ltd0.8 km
- Plumstead Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.8 km
- The Belfry1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Brew Station0.8 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.8 km
- Fusion0.8 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.9 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.9 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Ades Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.8 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.4 km
- Woolwich1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DG · Data under Open Government Licence