Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

WIGEON PATH, SE28 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGEON PATH, SE28 0DS.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British51.3%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean37.5%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Anti-social behaviour62
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime31
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.9 km
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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils1.0 km
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South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils1.1 km
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Foxfield Primary School

Outstanding676 pupils1.1 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.7 km
  • The Belfry0.9 km
  • SALT WOOLWICH1.0 km
  • St Patricks Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Brew Station0.6 km
  • Danfe Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fusion0.6 km
  • Kebabish0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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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
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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