SE28 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pettacre Close, 0.3km from Royal Arsenal West in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Woolwich Arsenal ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 13.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00176582 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETTACRE CLOSE, SE28 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETTACRE CLOSE, SE28 0AR.
337
31
£ 42,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE28 0AR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0AR. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0AR is moderate at 63 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
Waterside School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
South Rise Primary School
Conway Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- john and biola foods0.9 km
- Alpharm Chemist1.0 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.8 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore1.0 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- The Belfry0.9 km
- Dial Arch0.7 km
- Anglesea Arms1.0 km
- Great Harry (Wetherspoons)0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Brew Station0.5 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.6 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.7 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.8 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.8 km
- Sun Jam0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Iceland Food Limited1.0 km
- Classic Sea Food0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.4 km
- Woolwich Arsenal0.7 km
- Woolwich1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280AR · Data under Open Government Licence