Gadwall Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0DB is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadwall Way, London, SE28 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0DJ, SE28 0DL, SE28 0DR, SE28 0DG, SE28 0DY, SE28 0DQ, SE28 0DP, SE28 0DS, SE28 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 48% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60% | 62.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 54.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 15.8% | 5.7% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 35.6% | 32.9% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 30.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 35.9% | 35.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -46.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 50.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 50.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 25% | 19.9% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 31.7% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.3% | 6% | -14.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 4.1% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadwall Way was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gadwall Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 295th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Gadwall Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-11-01 | £353,747 |
| 20 Gadwall Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-09-04 | £403,752 |
| 2 Gadwall Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-08 | £420,499 |
| 9 Gadwall Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-05-12 | £454,276 |
| 5 Gadwall Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £273,995 | 2022-02-04 | £285,483 |
SE28 0DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 0DB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary School Battery Road , SE28 0JN | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road , Plumstead SE18 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRiO by JPL Catering | Woolwich Crown Court, 2 Belmarsh Road | 338 yd | |
| Love Soup Cafe | 1C Goosander Way | 575 yd | |
| Leigh Dynan Catering Ltd | 2 Hadden Road | 727 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Plumstead Bus Garage Pettman Crescent | 764 yd | |
| McDonald's | 3 Pettman Crescent | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Thames Reach | 331 yd | |
| Village Fresh Naan Ltd | 138 Plumstead Road | 874 yd | |
| Suya Academy Ltd | 148 Plumstead Road | 881 yd | |
| Greenwich Islamic Centre | 131 Plumstead Road | 886 yd | |
| AK Grills | 154 Plumstead Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 384 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 490 yd |
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 519 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 962 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.