Livesey Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0GR is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Livesey Close, London, SE28 0GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0GB, SE28 0EW, SE28 0GH, SE28 0GG, SE28 0GQ, SE28 0GJ, SE28 0EN, SE28 0GP, SE28 0EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE28 0GR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 46.7% | 49.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 50.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 0GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 36.9% | 66.7% | 29.8% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 22.5% | -28.2% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 58.3% | 65.2% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 25.5% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 24.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 4.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 22.2% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 29% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 11.8% | 6.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 1.2% | -7.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 22.8% | 20.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 31.6% | 30.6% | 0.9% | 30.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 49.3% | 33.2% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 60.9% | 72.3% | 11.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 3% | -11.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 72.3% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 1.8% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Livesey Close was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Livesey Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 230th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Livesey Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-09-17 | £558,262 |
| 4 Livesey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-03-19 | £462,665 |
| 9 Livesey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2012-03-13 | £331,180 |
| 13 Livesey Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-12-03 | £528,848 |
| 3 Livesey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2007-04-13 | £572,060 |
SE28 0GR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 0GR 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,104 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 | 362 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 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Infant School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,403 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 | 4,468 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 | 637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 4,809 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 | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,468 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 | 582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,213 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 | 404 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Plumstead Bus Garage Pettman Crescent | 664 yd | |
| House of Denna Ltd | Building 54 No 1 Street | 688 yd | |
| The Acater | 17 Major Draper Street | 760 yd | |
| Starbucks | 21 Major Draper Street | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 703 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 814 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 814 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 911 yd | |
| The Old Gunpit | 18 Beresford Square | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Islamic Centre | 131 Plumstead Road | 729 yd | |
| Village Fresh Naan Ltd | 138 Plumstead Road | 757 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 25 Plumstead Road | 793 yd | |
| Suya Academy Ltd | 148 Plumstead Road | 796 yd | |
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 732 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 920 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 710 yd |
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 917 yd | |
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.