SE28 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whinchat Road, 0.5km from Royal Arsenal West in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE28 0EA 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00008134 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0EA.
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
With 71% social renting, SE28 0EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 0EA. 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
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
Flat
£ 156,125
6 sales · Mean £ 165,776
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0EA is moderate at 62 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
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.9 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.8 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.9 km
- Euro express0.9 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.9 km
- Brew Station0.5 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.6 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kebabish0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- SALT WOOLWICH0.8 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.8 km
- Dial Arch0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.7 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.0 km
- Woolwich1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280EA · Data under Open Government Licence