Summerton Way is in London and in Bexley district. SE28 8QX is located in the Thamesmead East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerton Way, London, SE28 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8QL, SE28 8QY, SE28 8QW, SE28 8QZ, SE28 8QP, SE28 8QU, SE28 8QT, SE28 8QE, SE28 8QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 34.1% | 43% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 41.3% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 68.3% | 58.8% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 29% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 11.9% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 46% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 50.3% | 44.6% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 42.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 34.2% | 21.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 33.5% | 30.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 28.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.4% | 5.5% | -11.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 3.1% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 13.2% | 0.3% | 12.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerton Way was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Thamesmead East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerton Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East and the 327th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Summerton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2026-03-06 | £330,000 |
| 9 Summerton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-10-08 | £418,561 |
| 9 Summerton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-12-12 | £351,891 |
| 14 Summerton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-11-09 | £273,523 |
| 14 Summerton Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-11-09 | £309,512 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE28 8QX 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,399 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 | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | 3out of 4 | 899 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 5,275 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 | 3,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,533 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 | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 1,748 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 | 2,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ness Cafe | Belvedere Road, London | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames View Golf Centre (Closed) Fairway Drive | golf | 286 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 946 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.