Area Information for Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY

Summary Back to Top

Thames Reach in Greenwich is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the West Thamesmead ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This page combines information for the address Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE28 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE28 0NY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Greenwich
Ward West Thamesmead
Constituency Erith and Thamesmead * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY:

Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0FQ
Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0FR
Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NG
Kentlea Road, Greenwich, London, SE28 0JR
Battery Road, Greenwich, London, SE28 0JL
Tugboat Street, Greenwich, London, SE28 0HB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE28 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (1 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found one property sale in Thames Reach since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Thames Reach, Greenwich, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 7
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 70
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Total 106
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Thames Reach, Greenwich, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 38% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 1
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 15
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 40
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rent Free 0
Total 108

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 52
Two People 28
Three People 18
Four People 6
Five People 2
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 106

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 46
Other Household 8
Total 106

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 54
Deprived In One Dimension 22
Deprived In Two Dimensions 17
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 106

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SE28 0NY however is predominantly male (90%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 989
Female 115
Total 1,104

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the West Thamesmead ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 5
10-14 7
15-19 71
20-24 408
25-29 204
30-34 114
35-39 75
40-44 48
45-49 48
50-54 34
55-59 46
60-64 15
65-69 11
70-74 2
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 1,104

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE28 0NY there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 86% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 944
Married 51
Separated 22
Divorced 58
Widowed 1
Total 1,076

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 364
Good 502
Fair 181
Bad 45
Very Bad 12
Total 1,104

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 158
Apprenticeship 72
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 175
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 246
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 230
No GCSEs or Equivalent 135
Other 61
Total 1,077

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Thames Reach, Greenwich, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 43% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 475
Mixed Ethnicity 244
Indian 18
Pakistani 11
Bangladeshi 10
Chinese 4
Other Asian 20
Black African 96
Black Caribbean 122
Other Black/African/Caribbean 64
Arab 5
Other 33
Total 1,102

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 883
European Union 76
Rest of Europe 15
Africa 71
Middle East and Asia 40
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Total 1,102

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 883
10+ Years 138
5-10 Years 60
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 1,104

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE28 0NY.

Passport(s) Held
None 198
United Kingdom 772
Republic of Ireland 19
European Union 78
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 13
Middle East or Asia 18
North America or Caribbean 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 242
Christian 430
Buddhist 9
Hindu 23
Jewish 11
Muslim 263
Sikh 4
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 121
Total 1,103

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 97
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 80
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 41
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 115
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 63
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 50
Other 602
Total 1,075

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 33
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 75
Total 227

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 82
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 60
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 121
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 77
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 139
Semi-Routine Occupation 207
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 349
Full-time Student 11
Total 1,080

Policing and Crime (44) Back to Top

Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY is within the West Thamesmead policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 44 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE28 0NY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 44 crimes committed near Thames Reach
Neighbourhood Team Address West Thamesmead
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Greenwich. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE28 0NY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest railway station is Plumstead, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Plumstead 0.7 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 0.9 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 1.1 miles
Abbey Wood 1.4 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 1.6 miles
Barking Riverside 1.8 miles
Welling 2.4 miles
Charlton 2.7 miles
Belvedere 2.7 miles
Falconwood 2.8 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 2.9 miles
Barking 2.9 miles
Dagenham Dock 3 miles
Bexleyheath 3 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 3.2 miles
Westcombe Park 3.3 miles
Eltham 3.4 miles
Kidbrooke 3.6 miles
Erith 3.8 miles
Barnehurst 3.8 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is Discovery Primary School, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Discovery Primary School 400 yards
    
Heronsgate Primary School 790 yards
    
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Conway Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Bannockburn Primary School 0.8 miles
    
South Rise Primary School 0.9 miles
    
De Lucy Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Gallions Mount Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is St Paul's Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Paul's Academy 0.8 miles
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School 0.9 miles
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 0.9 miles
    
Pulse and Water College 1 mile  
Plumstead Manor School 1.1 miles
    
London Design and Engineering UTC 1.2 miles
    
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.3 miles
    
Horizons Academy Bexley 1.5 miles
    
Kingsford Community School 1.9 miles
    
Harris Garrard Academy (All Through) 1.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is at Medics, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is Heronsgate Dental Centre, approximately 860 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is Bloomfield Court Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Thames Reach, Greenwich, London, SE28 0NY. The nearest is K A Rowland, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
K A Rowland 0.8 miles
Thamesmead Eye Care 0.8 miles
L Dollay 0.9 miles
John Lewis Opticians 1 mile
KA Rowland 1.1 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Woolwich 1.1 miles
Virtue Specs 1.1 miles
The Chemist 1.2 miles
Coton & Hamblin Ltd 1.2 miles
Tesco Opticians 1.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE28 0NY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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