Shaw Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8DE 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 Shaw Close, London, SE28 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8AU, SE28 8AX, SE28 8AY, SE28 8AP, SE28 8DG, SE28 8AZ, SE28 8AW, SE28 8DF, SE28 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 39.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 41.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 52.1% | 45.8% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around SE28 8DE this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 28.6% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 32.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 31.2% | 34.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 32.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 69.2% | 63% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 62.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 23.2% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 5.8% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 3.2% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Close was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shaw Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 349th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Shaw Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-04-14 | £375,082 |
| 15 Shaw Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-01-16 | £371,520 |
| 1 Shaw Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2021-06-09 | £355,727 |
| 21 Shaw Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2018-10-05 | £439,440 |
| 15 Shaw Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-09-15 | £355,018 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8DE 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | - not rated | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 386 yd | Foundation 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 | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community 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 | 5,086 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 | 2,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,187 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,187 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 724 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 374 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 463 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 553 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 713 yd | |
| TACO! | 2 Cygnet Square, London | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 443 yd | |
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 338 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 360 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 879 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 886 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive | 724 yd | |
| Aldi | Central Way | 803 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 884 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 954 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Thamesmead Youth Centre South Lake Centre South Lake Centre SEACOURT ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 974 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.