SE28 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on Martin Street, 0.3km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE28 0BZ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% 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 rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00176528 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARTIN STREET, SE28 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN STREET, SE28 0BZ.
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£ 53,200 /yr
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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
No single demographic signal dominates SE28 0BZ — age 31, 41% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0BZ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 187,000
1 sales · Mean £ 187,000
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 320,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0BZ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Discovery Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
Woolwich Polytechnic School
St Paul's Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- TRiO by JPL Catering0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dynamic Off Licence0.9 km
- First Care Pharmacy0.3 km
- Whinchat Chemist0.9 km
- Thamesmead West Supermarket0.9 km
- john and biola foods1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Ades Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Grill Ventures Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.4 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.8 km
- Woolwich2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280BZ · Data under Open Government Licence