Templar Drive is in London and in Bexley district. SE28 8PH is located in the Thamesmead East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Templar Drive, London, SE28 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8PF, SE28 8PL, SE28 8QZ, SE28 8PD, SE28 8QY, SE28 8PJ, SE28 8NF, SE28 8PQ, SE28 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE28 8PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 8PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 35.1% | 49% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 35.3% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 59.8% | 60.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 26.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.1% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 46% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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 | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 41.4% | 39.4% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 36.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 43% | 34.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -46.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 56.4% 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% | 56.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 27.6% | 22.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 56.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 27.5% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 3.1% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.4% | 0.3% | 8.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Templar Drive was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Thamesmead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Templar Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East and the 185th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Templar Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-03-29 | £340,151 |
| 30 Templar Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-11-09 | £314,423 |
| 38 Templar Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2018-09-27 | £243,948 |
| 38 Templar Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-09-12 | £104,037 |
| 26 Templar Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-03-15 | £381,546 |
SE28 8PH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8PH 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | 2out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windrush Primary School 2 Bentham Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AR | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ness Cafe | Belvedere Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Camouflage Cafe | 3 Arnott Close | 1,058 yd | |
| Thamesmead Social | Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott Takeaway Ltd | 4 Arnott Close | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames View Golf Centre (Closed) Fairway Drive | golf | 418 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 757 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.