Miles Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0NE is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Miles Drive, London, SE28 0NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0ND, SE28 0NJ, SE28 0NA, SE28 0NL, SE28 0LX, SE28 0LY, SE28 0NH, SE28 0LZ, SE28 0BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 0NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents 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 | 53.2% | 55.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 0NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 38.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 62.4% | 57.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 29% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.4% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 40.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 12% | 1.8% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 36.2% | 32.1% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 29.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 41.5% | 39.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 58.5% | 52.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 21.4% | 22.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 52.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 28% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 12% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 4.2% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 3.5% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miles Drive was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Miles Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 279th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Miles Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £216,190 | 2025-02-28 | £226,506 |
| 75 Miles Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-05 | £186,594 |
| 19 Miles Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-12 | £279,248 |
| 21 Miles Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2023-03-29 | £212,533 |
| 37 Miles Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-01-28 | £270,137 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 0NE 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 | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,956 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 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Storey Primary School Woodman Street , E16 2LS | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 1,736 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 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,756 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 | 3,928 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 | 1,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,386 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 | 4,444 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 | 2,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,411 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 | 1,580 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 1,868 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 | 697 yd | |
| Cafe Spice Namaste | 1 - 2 Lower Dock Walk, Beckton | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Thames Reach | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.