SE28 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whinchat Road, 0.5km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE28 0DW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £338k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00008134 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0DW.
262
40
£ 49,600 /yr
53%
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 0DW has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DW. The average age is 39.7. 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
£ 338,062
2 sales · Mean £ 338,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0DW is moderate at 51 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
Waterside School
Conway Primary School
Discovery Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Alpharm Chemist1.0 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.9 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.9 km
- Euro express1.0 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express1.0 km
- Brew Station0.6 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.6 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.6 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- SALT WOOLWICH0.9 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.9 km
- Dial Arch1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD1.0 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.8 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.8 km
- Asisa Kitchen1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.6 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.1 km
- Woolwich1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DW · Data under Open Government Licence