Curlew Close is in London and in Bexley district. SE28 8HT is located in the Thamesmead East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Curlew Close, London, SE28 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8ND, SE28 8HU, SE28 8NA, SE28 8NB, SE28 8NE, SE28 8HG, SE28 8NN, SE28 8NH, SE28 8NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 35.4% | 43.3% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 41.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 59.2% | 57.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 16% | 14.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 11.7% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 38.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 37.8% | 39.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 36.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 42.5% | 44.5% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 64.4% | 57.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 10.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 24.3% | 24.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 22.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 63.9% | 57.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 29.2% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.4% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curlew Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Thamesmead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curlew Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East and the 294th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Curlew Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-22 | £353,609 |
| 5 Curlew Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-01-26 | £393,143 |
| 22 Curlew Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-01-19 | £417,714 |
| 17 Curlew Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-09-21 | £399,376 |
| 3 Curlew Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-08-15 | £357,723 |
SE28 8HT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8HT 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | 2out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,322 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,537 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 | 5,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,009 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 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,249 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ness Cafe | Belvedere Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 705 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 761 yd | |
| The Mezzanine Cafe | Arch D, The Link Thamesmead | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 718 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Thames View Golf Centre (Closed) Fairway Drive | golf | 747 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.