Redbourne Drive is in London and in Bexley district. SE28 8SG is located in the Thamesmead East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redbourne Drive, London, SE28 8SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE28 8SQ, SE28 8JX, SE28 8SJ, SE28 8SL, SE28 8RX, SE28 8RZ, SE28 8SH, SE28 8PU, SE28 8QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE28 8SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8SG, 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 | 35.6% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 42.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 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 (92.6%) 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 | 72.9% | 66.4% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 26.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 52.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 14.7% | 1.3% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 57.5% | 55.7% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 53.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 20.4% | 18.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, just 47.2% 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 | 43.9% | 47.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 39.3% | 36.6% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 33.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.2% 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 | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 36.2% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 7.7% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 6.7% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 2.8% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 15% | 0.3% | 14.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 72.8% | 46.2% | 26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redbourne Drive was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% lower than the Thamesmead East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Redbourne Drive has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East and the 54th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Redbourne Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-09-18 | £238,765 |
| 67 Redbourne Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-10-15 | £411,073 |
| 71 Redbourne Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-10-12 | £495,615 |
| 59 Redbourne Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2004-11-30 | £484,638 |
| 63 Redbourne Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-11-26 | £500,565 |
SE28 8SG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8SG 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,969 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 | 331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Crowden Way , Thamesmead SE28 8JB | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,848 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 | 1,243 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,029 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 | 873 yd | |
| The Exchange | Project Office, Project Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Club Thamesmead Football Club | Thamesmead Town Football Club, 30 Bayliss Avenue | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Central Way | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames View Golf Centre (Closed) Fairway Drive | golf | 573 yd |
| Sporting Club Thamesmead THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB THAMESMEAD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BAYLISS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Birchmere Park (Closed) | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Jubilee Primary School CROWDEN WAY | grass pitches | 902 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 | 245 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.