Hill View Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0LH is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill View Drive, London, SE28 0LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0LQ, SE28 0LG, SE28 0LE, SE28 0LT, SE28 0BZ, SE28 0LR, SE28 0JB, SE28 0JD, SE28 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 0LH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 56.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 43.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 0LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.9% | 50.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 27.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 59% | 65.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 18.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 38.9% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 41% | 38.1% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 35.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 30.7% | 38.6% | 7.9% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 53.7% | 54.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 30.3% | 24.7% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 54.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 25.4% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.8% | 4.7% | -12.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 5.5% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 14.8% | 0.3% | 14.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill View Drive was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill View Drive has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Hill View Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2026-01-30 | £500,485 |
| 62 Hill View Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-07-31 | £440,238 |
| 64 Hill View Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-18 | £400,121 |
| 14 Hill View Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,360 | 2023-12-20 | £287,396 |
| 2 Hill View Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2023-11-30 | £264,826 |
SE28 0LH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 0LH 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School Battery Road , SE28 0JN | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road , Plumstead SE18 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,080 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 | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,569 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 | 4,623 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 | 2,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre 3 North Road , Block E SE18 1BS | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ASD Learning Centre - Woolwich 4 Gunnery Terrace , The Royal Arsenal SE18 6SW | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Thames Reach | 327 yd | |
| Grill Ventures Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 296 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 580 yd |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 996 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.