Hampstead Close is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8EL is located in the Thamesmead Moorings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampstead Close, London, SE28 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8DD, SE28 8DA, SE28 8EN, SE28 8DQ, SE28 8ER, SE28 8EJ, SE28 8DB, SE28 8EP, SE28 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 8EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 44.6% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 33.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50.8% | 52.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8EL this area, 28.8% 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 | 27.1% | 28.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 31.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 41.5% | 26.3% | -15.2% | 2.5% | 23.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 48.6% | 56.7% | 8.1% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 58.8% | 65.4% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 28.6% | 18.2% | -10.4% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 65.8% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 23.7% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 0.9% | -15.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 3.2% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampstead Close was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampstead Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 270th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Hampstead Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-11-12 | £192,957 |
| 12 Hampstead Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-15 | £199,339 |
| 12 Hampstead Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-15 | £199,339 |
| 3 Hampstead Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-03-02 | £283,018 |
| 18 Hampstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2018-05-10 | £253,228 |
SE28 8EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,672 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 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | - not rated | 462 yd | Community 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 | 123 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,123 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 | 4,748 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 | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,467 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 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Drive Thru | 2 Twin Tumps Way | 552 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 577 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 604 yd | |
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 607 yd | |
| Uncle Peters Daddy Day Care Ltd | 34 - 36 Grovebury Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 606 yd | |
| The Birchwood P.H | The Birchwood Grovebury Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 549 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 580 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 585 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 596 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 572 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 648 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 671 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 676 yd | |
| Aldi | Central Way | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 949 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.