SE28 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Nathan Way, 0.7km 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 0AU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00176530 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NATHAN WAY, SE28 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NATHAN WAY, SE28 0AU.
1,104
30
£ 53,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0AU 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 38% of tenure in SE28 0AU — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0AU. The average age is 29.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0AU is moderate at 52 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
St Paul's Academy
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
Conway Primary School
De Lucy Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- 7 days Mini Market0.9 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.9 km
- john and biola foods0.3 km
- Kobis European Mini Market0.9 km
- Lakedale Service Station0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Grizzly Burgers Limited0.9 km
- tee's african cuisine0.9 km
- TIWA N TIWA0.9 km
- Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.9 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company1.0 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Ades Limited0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Express Kebab House0.9 km
- Wendy's0.4 km
- AK Grills1.0 km
- Morley's0.9 km
- Meghna Tandoori1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Belfry0.9 km
- The Volunteer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.1 km
- Abbey Wood1.7 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280AU · Data under Open Government Licence