SE28 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 0ED is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00008406 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE28 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE28 0ED.
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34
£ 53,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0ED 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in SE28 0ED — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0ED. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0ED 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
Discovery Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
St Paul's Academy
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Plumstead Cash & Carry1.0 km
- U&A Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Innova Nutraceutics Ltd0.9 km
- Plumstead Food & Wine0.8 km
- Thamesmead West Supermarket0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Brew Station0.8 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.9 km
- Fusion0.8 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- TRiO by JPL Catering0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich1.0 km
- Plumstead suya spot1.0 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.9 km
- Wendy's0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Ades Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.9 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.5 km
- Woolwich2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280ED · Data under Open Government Licence