Titmuss Avenue is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8BL is located in the Thamesmead Moorings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Titmuss Avenue, London, SE28 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8BX, SE28 8BN, SE28 8BW, SE28 8BS, SE28 8BT, SE28 8BY, SE28 8DH, SE28 8BQ, SE28 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 49.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 46.5% | 53.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 26.3% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.8% | 18.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 6.6% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 38.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 33.3% | 38.4% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 35.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 50.7% | 40.1% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 65.2% | 54.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 23.9% | 28.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.8% | 54.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 30.1% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 4.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Titmuss Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Thamesmead Moorings average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Besant Court Titmuss Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2014-05-12 | £102,196 |
SE28 8BL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 8BL 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 | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 459 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 | 5,455 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 144 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 713 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 724 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 782 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 705 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 838 yd | |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 107 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 143 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 701 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 708 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 441 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 721 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 770 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 899 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.