SE28 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wren 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 0DY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00008425 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREN PATH, SE28 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN PATH, SE28 0DY.
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
With 43% social renting, SE28 0DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0DY. 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
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
£ 345,000
7 sales · Mean £ 338,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE28 0DY is moderate at 54 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
22 nearby- Everest Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lucky Food & Wine1.0 km
- Milsha Stores0.9 km
- Plumstead Cash & Carry0.9 km
- U&A Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Plumstead Radical Club0.8 km
- The Belfry1.0 km
- St Patricks Social Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brew Station0.7 km
- Danfe Restaurant0.8 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Kebabish0.9 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Caloroso Pizza Woolwich0.9 km
- Plumstead suya spot0.9 km
- Sushi Kitchen & Pizzeria Italiana0.9 km
- Greenwich Islamic Centre0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Ades Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead0.8 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.3 km
- Woolwich1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE280DY · Data under Open Government Licence