Bentham Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8EG is located in the Thamesmead Moorings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bentham Road, London, SE28 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8FA, SE28 8EF, SE28 8EA, SE28 8ED, SE28 8DX, SE28 8DJ, SE28 8EE, SE28 8GA, SE28 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 8EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents 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 | 55.7% | 53.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 46.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 28.7% | 41.3% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 33.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 24.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 13.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 33.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.7% 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 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 31.2% | 32.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 30.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 52.8% | 32.7% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -48.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 64.6% | 56.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 24.4% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 21.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 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 | 63.7% | 56.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 27.1% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 2.7% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 10.4% | 0.3% | 10.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bentham Road was 561.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 382.7% higher than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bentham Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 27th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Bentham Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-10-02 | £382,061 |
| 25 Bentham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2005-10-17 | £445,075 |
| 25 Bentham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-07-06 | £453,029 |
| 31 Bentham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £80,000 | 1999-03-17 | £470,533 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8EG 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Cole Close , Thamesmead SE28 8GB | 3out of 4 | 706 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 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 399 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 3,284 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,141 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 | 5,143 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,335 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 | 2,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,607 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 350 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 454 yd | |
| KFC Drive Thru | 2 Twin Tumps Way | 482 yd | |
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 518 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 331 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 327 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 334 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 355 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 472 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 285 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 349 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 396 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 532 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 808 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.