Area Information for Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH

Swift Close in Greenwich is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Thamesmead Moorings ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This page combines information for the address Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH, 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Greenwich
Ward Thamesmead Moorings
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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Thamesmead Moorings), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH 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.

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 Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH:

Greenhaven Drive, Greenwich, London, SE28 8FZ
Central Way, Greenwich, London, SE28 8DT
Greenhaven Drive, Greenwich, London, SE28 8FY
Greenhaven Drive, Greenwich, London, SE28 8FX
Saunders Way, Greenwich, London, SE28 8DY
Tawney Road, Greenwich, London, SE28 8DR

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

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

The area containing Swift Close, 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 3
Semi-Detached 11
Terraced 27
Flat (Purpose-Built) 49
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 91
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swift Close, 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 2
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 34
Rent Free 1
Total 89

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 24
Two People 17
Three People 21
Four People 22
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 90

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Swift Close, Greenwich, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 24
Family Household 60
Other Household 8
Total 92

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 46
Deprived In One Dimension 25
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 90

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Erith and Thamesmead constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 116
Female 130
Total 246

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around SE28 8GH has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 28% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 23
10-14 21
15-19 16
20-24 16
25-29 15
30-34 21
35-39 27
40-44 16
45-49 22
50-54 17
55-59 14
60-64 9
65-69 2
70-74 5
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 251

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE28 8GH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 90
Married 62
Separated 10
Divorced 10
Widowed 3
Total 175

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 145
Good 67
Fair 22
Bad 7
Very Bad 7
Total 248

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) 82
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 20
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 17
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 35
Other 4
Total 178

Ethnic Group Embed This

Swift Close, 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 29% 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 71
Mixed Ethnicity 18
Indian 4
Chinese 9
Other Asian 10
Black African 89
Black Caribbean 10
Other Black/African/Caribbean 23
Other 12
Total 246

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Swift Close, Greenwich, London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 121
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 61
Middle East and Asia 17
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Total 251

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Swift Close, Greenwich, London), only 49% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 35% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 121
10+ Years 87
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 246

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 8GH.

Passport(s) Held
None 19
United Kingdom 142
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 32
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 1

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 35
Christian 145
Buddhist 8
Hindu 5
Jewish 1
Muslim 31
Sikh 4
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 245

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 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 26
Retired 11
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 9
Other 5
Total 178

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 13
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 109

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 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 27
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 13
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 26
Full-time Student 27
Total 184

Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH is within the Thamesmead Moorings policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Swift Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Thamesmead Moorings
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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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 8GH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barking Riverside 0.7 miles
Abbey Wood 1.3 miles
Plumstead 1.8 miles
Dagenham Dock 1.8 miles
Belvedere 2 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 2.1 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 2.3 miles
Barking 2.6 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 2.8 miles
Welling 3.1 miles
Bexleyheath 3.2 miles
Erith 3.2 miles
Rainham (Essex) 3.4 miles
Barnehurst 3.7 miles
Falconwood 3.7 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 3.7 miles
Charlton 3.8 miles
Seven Kings 3.9 miles
Ilford 4 miles
Goodmayes 4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest Overground station is Barking Riverside, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is Linton Mead Primary School, approximately 80 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is Woolwich Polytechnic School, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Woolwich Polytechnic School 710 yards January 2019
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 730 yards January 2023
    
Riverside School 0.9 miles October 2022
    
Pulse and Water College 1 mile  
Horizons Academy Bexley 1.1 miles March 2013
    
St Paul's Academy 1.1 miles May 2023
    
Harris Garrard Academy (All Through) 1.3 miles November 2021
    
Jo Richardson Community School 1.8 miles May 2024
    
Goresbrook School (All Through) 1.8 miles October 2024
London Design and Engineering UTC 2 miles March 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is Gallions Reach Health Centre, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Gallions Reach Health Centre 450 yards
Abbey Wood Surgery 0.8 miles
Lakeside Medical 0.9 miles
at Medics 1.2 miles
Aurora Medcare 1.4 miles
Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand) 1.5 miles
Bannockburn Surgery 1.6 miles
Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery 1.7 miles
Heronsgate Medical Centre 1.7 miles
St Albans Surgery 1.8 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is Gallions Reach Dental Clinic, approximately 450 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 Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is Cygnet Hospital Beckton, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Swift Close, Greenwich, London, SE28 8GH. The nearest is L Dollay, approximately 510 yards away.

* 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 8GH

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.

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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+

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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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