Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH ROAD, SE28 0DG.

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Population

757

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE28 0DG 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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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE28 0DG has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE28 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goldfinch Road, 0.2km 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 0DG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00008406 (shared with 14 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 0DG. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean33.9%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,083

Flat

£ 142,000

1 sales · Mean £ 142,000

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

Crime around SE28 0DG is moderate at 65 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 offences182
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson34
Vehicle crime26
Other crime23

school Local Schools

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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.4 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils1.0 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils1.1 km
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South Rise Primary School

Good619 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Academy

Good1160 pupils1.2 km
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Bannockburn Primary School

Outstanding846 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Milsha Stores1.0 km
  • Plumstead Cash & Carry0.9 km
  • U&A Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Innova Nutraceutics Ltd0.8 km
  • Plumstead Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club0.8 km
  • The Belfry1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Brew Station0.8 km
  • Danfe Restaurant0.8 km
  • Fusion0.8 km
  • Kebabish0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.9 km
  • Plumstead suya spot0.9 km
  • Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
  • Greenwich Islamic Centre0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Ades Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead0.8 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.4 km
  • Woolwich1.9 km