Tawney Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8DS 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 Tawney Road, London, SE28 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8DU, SE28 8DN, SE28 8DW, SE28 8EE, SE28 8LB, SE28 8ED, SE28 8DL, SE28 8EA, SE28 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 53.5% | 60.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.5% | 16.7% | -10.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 40% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 11.9% | 0% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 30.2% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 32.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 50.9% | 30.1% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -51.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 64.8% | 58.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 22.6% | 30.1% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 56.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 28.1% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 5.4% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9.6% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tawney Road 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 -57.6%.

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 504 Raymond Postgate Court, 1 Tawney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-06-09 | £175,094 |
| 505 Raymond Postgate Court Tawney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2006-10-20 | £129,009 |
| 505 Raymond Postgate Court Tawney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2002-03-06 | £158,810 |
| 505 Raymond Postgate Court Tawney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2000-04-28 | £122,295 |
| 505 Raymond Postgate Court Tawney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,000 | 1997-03-07 | £108,289 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8DS 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 | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 370 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided 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 |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,455 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 | 3,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,560 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 | 5,380 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,568 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 | 1,330 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 442 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 573 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 710 yd | |
| KFC Drive Thru | 2 Twin Tumps Way | 749 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 426 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 448 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 556 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 562 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 129 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 587 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 607 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 772 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 952 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.