SE28 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redwing Path, 0.3km 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 0DL 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. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00008425 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDWING PATH, SE28 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDWING PATH, SE28 0DL.
320
35
£ 53,200 /yr
46%
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 0DL has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DL. The average age is 34.7. 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
Terraced
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 270,644
Flat
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0DL has low crime rates — 45 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
Heronsgate Primary School
Discovery Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Conway Primary School
Waterside School
South Rise Primary School
Foxfield Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Milsha Stores1.0 km
- Plumstead Cash & Carry1.0 km
- U&A Foods Ltd0.8 km
- john and biola foods0.7 km
- Foodelo0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Brew Station0.7 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.8 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Kebabish1.0 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.9 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.9 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
- Wendy's0.9 km
- Downey's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Ades Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Poundland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.8 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DL · Data under Open Government Licence