Greenhaven Drive is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8FZ is located in the Thamesmead Moorings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenhaven Drive, London, SE28 8FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8FX, SE28 8FY, SE28 8FU, SE28 8DS, SE28 8LL, SE28 8EA, SE28 8LB, SE28 8DN, SE28 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE28 8FZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8FZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 34.3% | 51.4% | 17.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 35.4% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 58.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 19.7% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 46.1% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 16.7% | 2.2% | -14.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.9% 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 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 44.5% | 36.2% | -8.3% | 2.5% | 33.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 26.1% | 28.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -52.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 24.6% | 24.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 49.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 35.4% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 5.3% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.6% | -17.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 12.2% | 0.3% | 11.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenhaven Drive was 80.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenhaven Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 329th lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 378 Greenhaven Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-11-20 | £565,000 |
| 373 Greenhaven Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-30 | £505,882 |
| 372 Greenhaven Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-06-07 | £521,865 |
| 374 Greenhaven Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-12-04 | £490,600 |
| 371 Greenhaven Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-08-26 | £523,352 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8FZ 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | - not rated | 556 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AS | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | - not rated | 629 yd | Community 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,458 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 | 4,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,239 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 | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,736 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 | 5,205 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 | 5,217 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 | 2,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,164 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,546 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 552 yd | |
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 656 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 710 yd | |
| KFC Drive Thru | 2 Twin Tumps Way | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 545 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 549 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 559 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 642 yd | |
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 118 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 572 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 580 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 749 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 335 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 798 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 | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 325.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.