SE28 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Whinchat Road, 0.3km from West Thamesmead in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within West Thamesmead ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE28 0DR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE28 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00008132 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT ROAD, SE28 0DR.
465
34
£ 49,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE28 0DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE28 0DR has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE28 0DR. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 438,000
3 sales · Mean £ 404,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE28 0DR has low crime rates — 32 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
Foxfield Primary School
South Rise Primary School
New Directions
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- U&A Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Foodelo0.9 km
- Innova Nutraceutics Ltd0.7 km
- Plumstead Food & Wine0.8 km
- Thamesmead West Supermarket0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Brew Station0.9 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.9 km
- Fusion0.9 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- TRiO by JPL Catering0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Downey's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Taste of China0.9 km
- AK Grills0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.9 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DR · Data under Open Government Licence