SE28 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldfinch Road, 0.6km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
SE28 0DE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 18.1% year-on-year. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00008426 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DE.
349
36
£ 53,200 /yr
48%
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
SE28 0DE has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DE. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 326,250
6 sales · Mean £ 335,666
Flat
£ 229,000
1 sales · Mean £ 229,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0DE is moderate at 60 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Alpharm Chemist0.7 km
- Astra Food & Wine0.7 km
- Dadoo's Foodstore0.7 km
- Euro express0.7 km
- Everest Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Dosa & Sambal Express0.7 km
- Brew Station0.4 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.5 km
- Fusion0.4 km
- Kebabish0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.5 km
- The Belfry0.7 km
- SALT WOOLWICH1.0 km
- St Patricks Social Club0.7 km
- The Volunteer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.6 km
- EVER FRESH INDIAN STREET FOOD0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.6 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.6 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.5 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
- Woolwich1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plumstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DE · Data under Open Government Licence