Thames Reach is in Thamesmead, London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0NG is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0JL, SE28 0JS, SE28 0JR, SE28 0LD, SE28 0JP, SE28 0JE, SE28 0HT, SE28 0HR, SE28 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 0NG is primarily male, with 89.6% 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 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -40.6% |
| Male | 90.9% | 89.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 40.6% |
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 0NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.7% 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 | 74.9% | 87.7% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 49.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 4.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -39.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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% | 33% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 45.5% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 11.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 12.5% | -20.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 21.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 11.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 22.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 16.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 14.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 52.8% | 41.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 80.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 80% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.5% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.8% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Reach was 206.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thames Reach has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 121st highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Charlesmere Gardens Thames Reach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-10-08 | £239,443 |
| Flat 6 Charlesmere Gardens Thames Reach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-05 | £246,249 |
| Flat 5 Charlesmere Gardens Thames Reach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-07 | £259,221 |
| Flat 22 Charlesmere Gardens Thames Reach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-10 | £256,360 |
| Flat 14 Charlesmere Gardens Thames Reach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-03-14 | £244,559 |
SE28 0NG 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.
| Other | 602 |
| Unemployed | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 80 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway Junior School Gallosson Road , Plumstead High Street SE18 1QY | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 4,344 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 | 1,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,792 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 | 4,853 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 | 2,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,126 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 | 995 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 | 1,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 288 yd | |
| Leigh Dynan Catering Ltd | 2 Hadden Road | 813 yd | |
| Love Soup Cafe | 1C Goosander Way | 906 yd | |
| Pepeneros Cafe | Block E, 3 North Road | 994 yd | |
| McDonald's | 3 Pettman Crescent | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Thames Reach | 26 yd | |
| Grill Ventures Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 - 8 Thames Reach | 27 yd | |
| Ades Limited | 132 Nathan Way | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Belmarsh BELMARSH BELMARSH BELMARSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 329 yd |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 688 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 | 15.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 117.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 117.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.