Swift Close London, Greenwich
15 addresses across 1 postcode (SE28), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20801870.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10).
- 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 54% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gallions Reach Health Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3); Flat (3). Built: 2003-2006 (7); 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 4 m and 8 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE28 8GH | 100% | 54% | 54% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barking Riverside 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Abbey Wood 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Plumstead 923,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Linton Mead Primary School Thamesmead | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | RCP Parking Bernard St | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 40 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Health Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Worthcare LTD | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Dental Clinic | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Barking Community Hospital Cdc | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.9 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Church Manorway Allotments 3.0 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 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, 8.6 km (5.4 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manorway Green | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| False Point | Wetland | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Barking Reach | Tidal water | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Cross Ness | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawksmoor School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castilion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School | Secondary | 11–19 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 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 |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| De Lucy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi SE28 8DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Linton Mead Primary School SE28 8DT | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Precious Healthy Foods SE28 8GL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Family Action FOOD Club (Thamesmead) SE28 8DU | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School SE28 8LW | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Hawksmoor Youth Hub SE28 8FE | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Brook House Care Centre SE28 8GA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Hawksmoor primary School SE28 8AS | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| RitaEs Kitchen SE28 8LY | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Britannia Fishbar SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Pizza Hut SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Greggs SE28 8RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saunders Way (48); On or near Greenhaven Drive (40); On or near Swift Close (32).
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) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 21% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 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
- SE28 8GH: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Central Way · Greenhaven Drive · Tawney Road · Crossway · Curtis Way · Saunders Way · Leonard Robbins Path · Bertrand Way · Attlee Road · Lytton Strachey Path · Leonard Robbins Path · Hasler 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.