Pier Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0FH is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pier Way, London, SE28 0FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0ES, SE28 0DW, SE28 0ET, SE28 0EP, SE28 0DZ, SE28 0EA, SE28 0DU, SE28 0DS, SE28 0EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 0FH is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 45.8% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 54.2% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE28 0FH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 55.4% | 17.6% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 24.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 21% | 1.3% | -19.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 39.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 34.6% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 13.3% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around SE28 0FH this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 28.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 35.5% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 23.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 57.1% | 56.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 73.4% | 65.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 64.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.5% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 4.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 3.4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pier Way was 121.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pier Way has the 32nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 275th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 302 Lountain House, 10 Pier Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2024-03-15 | £311,419 |
| Flat 303 Lountain House, 10 Pier Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2024-02-09 | £419,469 |
| Flat 301 Lountain House, 10 Pier Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2024-02-09 | £394,795 |
| 8 Pier Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £505,000 | 2024-02-06 | £498,428 |
| Flat 402 Lountain House, 10 Pier Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £322,000 | 2024-02-02 | £317,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,252 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 | 156 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 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Infant School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,890 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 | 4,975 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 1,042 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 | 1,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Soup Cafe | 1C Goosander Way | 257 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Plumstead Bus Garage Pettman Crescent | 505 yd | |
| McDonald's | 3 Pettman Crescent | 587 yd | |
| TRiO by JPL Catering | Woolwich Crown Court, 2 Belmarsh Road | 606 yd | |
| SHAWARMA TIME LONDON LIMITED | 149 Plumstead Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 750 yd | |
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 881 yd | |
| St Patricks Social Club | Presbytery, 1A Conway Road | 981 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Islamic Centre | 131 Plumstead Road | 606 yd | |
| Village Fresh Naan Ltd | 138 Plumstead Road | 613 yd | |
| Suya Academy Ltd | 148 Plumstead Road | 639 yd | |
| AK Grills | 154 Plumstead Road | 655 yd | |
| Wilson & Bay Coffee Club | Plumstead Railway Station Walmer Terrace | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 919 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 919 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 452 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 747 yd | |
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 801 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.