SE28 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wigeon Path, 0.4km 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 0DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00008427 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGEON PATH, SE28 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGEON PATH, SE28 0DS.
223
45
£ 53,200 /yr
47%
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
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in SE28 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DS. The average age is 44.6. 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
£ 326,000
2 sales · Mean £ 326,000
Flat
£ 203,350
1 sales · Mean £ 203,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0DS has low crime rates — 44 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
Discovery Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Alpharm Chemist1.0 km
- Astra Food & Wine1.0 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore1.0 km
- Everest Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Fineway Cash & Carry1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.7 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- SALT WOOLWICH1.0 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Brew Station0.6 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.7 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.8 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.8 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.8 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.6 km
- Wing Lee1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Ades Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.7 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
- Woolwich1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DS · Data under Open Government Licence