Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE28 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE28 0DT.

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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 0DT 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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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 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE28 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km 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 0DT 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 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DT 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 0DT. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SE28 0DT 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.

Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime22
Drugs19

school Local Schools

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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils0.5 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good340 pupils1.1 km
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Conway Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls

Good714 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Academy

Good1160 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

Good413 pupils1.3 km
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Waterside School

Good25 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • U&A Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Innova Nutraceutics Ltd0.9 km
  • Plumstead Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Thamesmead West Supermarket0.6 km
  • john and biola foods0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Plumstead Radical Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Brew Station0.9 km
  • Danfe Restaurant1.0 km
  • Fusion0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • TRiO by JPL Catering0.2 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Greenwich Islamic Centre0.9 km
  • Wendy's0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Grill Ventures Limited0.8 km
  • Taste of China1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Ades Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumstead1.0 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.6 km
  • Woolwich2.1 km