Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE28 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE28 0AX.

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Population

1,104

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE28 0AX 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE28 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE28 0AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km 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 0AX 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00176530 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0AX. 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

White / British43.1%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean25.6%
Other / Mixed25.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE28 0AX has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour28
Other crime16
Drugs12
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Academy

Good1160 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

Good413 pupils0.5 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.7 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils0.8 km
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De Lucy Primary School

Requires Improvement385 pupils0.8 km
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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls

Good714 pupils0.9 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • 7 days Mini Market0.8 km
  • Expo International Supermarket0.9 km
  • john and biola foods0.4 km
  • Kobis European Mini Market0.9 km
  • Lakedale Service Station0.9 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Grizzly Burgers Limited0.9 km
  • tee's african cuisine0.9 km
  • TIWA N TIWA0.9 km
  • Ambala & Karahi Ltd0.9 km
  • Red Lion Noodle Bar / Red Lion Sushi Bar0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Ades Limited0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Express Kebab House0.9 km
  • Wendy's0.4 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • Meghna Tandoori1.0 km
  • Nom Nom Nom0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Belfry0.9 km
  • The Volunteer0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead1.2 km
  • Abbey Wood1.6 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal2.0 km