Pettacre Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 0PD is located in the West Thamesmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pettacre Close, London, SE28 0PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 0GX, SE28 0AN, SE18 6SX, SE28 0BX, SE28 0AR, SE28 0PA, SE28 0PB, SE28 0BW, SE28 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 0PD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% 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 | 52.4% | 59.9% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 40.1% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
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 0PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 47.8% | 55.6% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 26.7% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 12.6% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 67.2% | 62.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 26.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 21.6% | 8.8% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 38.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 30.2% | 33.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 30.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 39.9% | 39.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 46% | 57.9% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 25.7% | 17.8% | -7.9% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.3% | 57.6% | 12.3% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 32.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 6.1% | -8.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 1% | -15.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pettacre Close was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pettacre Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 275th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Paddle Steamer House Pettacre Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-12-09 | £293,875 |
| Flat 12 Paddle Steamer House Pettacre Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2023-01-20 | £308,618 |
| Flat 8 Paddle Steamer House Pettacre Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2023-01-18 | £303,688 |
| Flat 20 Paddle Steamer House Pettacre Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-07-07 | £290,841 |
| Flat 5 Paddle Steamer House Pettacre Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-04-27 | £316,818 |
SE28 0PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Primary School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxfield Infant School Sandbach Place , SE18 7EX | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School,Griffin Road , Plumstead SE18 7QG | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,904 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 | 196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,147 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 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,904 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 | 310 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nine Acres School Robert Street , Plumstead SE18 7NB | - not rated | 636 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,010 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 | 304 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Plumstead Bus Garage Pettman Crescent | 403 yd | |
| SHAWARMA TIME LONDON LIMITED | 149 Plumstead Road | 494 yd | |
| Dubai Lounge | 22D Plumstead Road | 503 yd | |
| Cafe Royal | 155 Plumstead Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT WOOLWICH | 15 Major Draper Street | 503 yd | |
| Plumstead Radical Club | Plumstead Radical Club, 83 - 88 Walmer Terrace | 596 yd | |
| The Guard House | The Guardhouse No 1 Street | 655 yd | |
| Dial Arch | Dial Arch No 1 Street | 655 yd | |
| The Old Gunpit | 18 Beresford Square | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Islamic Centre | 131 Plumstead Road | 388 yd | |
| Village Fresh Naan Ltd | 138 Plumstead Road | 441 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 25 Plumstead Road | 465 yd | |
| Suya Academy Ltd | 148 Plumstead Road | 495 yd | |
| Dvine Cakes and foods Ltd | 1A Parry Place | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 10, Victory Parade Plumstead Road | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Major Draper Street | 552 yd | |
| Classic Sea Food | 10 Greens End | 849 yd | |
| Poundland | 148 - 156 Plumstead High Street | 952 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Radical Club 83-88 83-88 WALMER TERRACE | 616 yd | |
| Hmp Thameside GRIFFIN MANOR WAY | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Glyndon Community Centre RAGLAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.