Ridge Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0HW is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridge Close, London, SE28 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0HJ, SE28 0HF, SE28 0HX, SE28 0HQ, SE28 0HZ, SE28 0HL, SE28 0HY, SE28 0HG, SE28 0HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 0HW 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 Ridge Close 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.
Ridge Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2017-06-19 | £374,586 |
| 6 Ridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2016-03-31 | £381,602 |
| 4 Ridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-08 | £402,768 |
| 12 Ridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2005-06-29 | £537,990 |
| 8 Ridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2004-12-17 | £405,447 |
SE28 0HW 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 0HW 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 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary School Battery Road , SE28 0JN | 3out of 4 | 871 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 | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Primary School Gallosson Road , SE18 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Rise Primary School Brewery Road , Plumstead SE18 7PX | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,610 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,548 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 | 4,428 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 | 4,503 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,839 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 | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,735 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 | 534 yd | |
| Love Soup Cafe | 1C Goosander Way | 769 yd | |
| Leigh Dynan Catering Ltd | 2 Hadden Road | 981 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Plumstead Bus Garage Pettman Crescent | 990 yd | |
| McDonald's | 3 Pettman Crescent | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Thames Reach | 373 yd | |
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 416 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 675 yd |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 748 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.