Fantail Close London, Greenwich
47 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE28), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20801868.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £94,800 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 18).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Greenwich costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gallions Reach Health Centre, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £94,800 | £94,800 | £94,800 |
| 2022 | 2 | £363,000 | £248,000 | £478,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £172,875 | £105,750 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £203,000 | £200,000 | £206,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £150,000 | £92,500 | £172,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £185,000 | £157,000 | £213,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £103,800 | £103,800 | £103,800 |
| 2007 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2023 | 11 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £94,800 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 2 SE28 8GJ | Terraced | £478,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2022 | 34 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £248,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2021 | 34 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 23 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2019 | 20 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £105,750 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 2016 | 36 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2015 | 7 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Mar 2015 | 15 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £206,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 16 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £92,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 May 2014 | 24 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2014 | 7 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2013 | 23 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2013 | 2 SE28 8GJ | Terraced | £213,000 | |
| 15 May 2012 | 29 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 23 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2008 | 24 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £103,800 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2007 | 15 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £87,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 32 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2005 | 27 SE28 8GJ | Flat or maisonette | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Flat (21); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (10); 2003-2006 (8); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Greenwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,639 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,576 | £3,045 | £3,513 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1 - 29, Redbourne Drive, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 1 - 29 Redbourne Drive: up to 5 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 1 m and 6 m above sea level (3 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE28 8FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE28 8GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barking Riverside 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Abbey Wood 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Dagenham Dock 425,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hoveton Road Thamesmead | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | RCP Parking Bernard St | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 40.4 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Health Centre | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Worthcare LTD | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Dental Clinic | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Barking Community Hospital Cdc | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Church Manorway Allotments 3.0 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site, 9 km (5.6 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 9 km (5.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manorway Green | Wood | 310 m south-east |
| Barking Reach | Tidal water | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cross Ness | Wetland | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| False Point | Wetland | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 47 | 47 |
2 of the street's 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Greenwich: see them on the Greenwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| Castilion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawksmoor School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RitaEs Kitchen SE28 8LY | Mobile caterer | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School SE28 8LW | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Marlborough Court Care Home SE28 8QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Pantry @ Castilion Primary School SE28 8QA | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Tiney Childminder SE28 8QB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Londis SE28 8EY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Gideon Drinks SE28 8QQ | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Pure Grace Homes SE28 8PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Aldi SE28 8DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Linton Mead Primary School SE28 8DT | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Family Action FOOD Club (Thamesmead) SE28 8DU | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greenhaven Drive (40); On or near Bertrand Way (18); On or near Fantail Close (17); On or near Rollesby Way (16); On or near Nickelby Close (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Nickelby Close · Hoveton Road · Ludham Close · Oulton Close · Salhouse Close · Rollesby Way · Crossway · Bertrand Way · Greenhaven Drive · Voyagers Close · Manor Close · Whimbrel Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.