Bertrand Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE28 8LN is located in the Thamesmead Moorings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bertrand Way, London, SE28 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8LL, SE28 8JE, SE28 8LA, SE28 8LB, SE28 8LW, SE28 8LH, SE28 8HX, SE28 8LE, SE28 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 44.1% | 42.1% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 46.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) 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 | 57.1% | 59.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 47.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 40% | 35.6% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 33.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 32.7% | 26.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -54.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 55.1% | 52.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 26.5% | 24.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 29.5% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 2.9% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bertrand Way was 245.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.1% higher than the Thamesmead Moorings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bertrand Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings and the 90th highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Bertrand Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-20 | £350,985 |
| 60 Bertrand Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-21 | £199,797 |
| 49 Bertrand Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-12-13 | £340,611 |
| 80 Bertrand Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-28 | £217,649 |
| 82 Bertrand Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-01-15 | £329,826 |
SE28 8LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8LN 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | 2out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | - not rated | 492 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 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,625 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 | 4,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,418 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 | 3,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 1,375 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,732 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 | 500 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 780 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Twin Tumps Way | 926 yd | |
| KFC Drive Thru | 2 Twin Tumps Way | 968 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 751 yd | |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 511 yd | |
| Kids Festival | 12 Arnott Close | 511 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 766 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 771 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 290 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 799 yd | |
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 809 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 980 yd | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | 5 Twin Tumps Way | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Woolwich Polytechnic Hutchins Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 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 | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.