Thamesmere Drive London, Greenwich
11 addresses across 4 postcodes (SE28), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20801463.
- 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 0% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barking Riverside, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Birchmere Park (9.2 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 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: It is about 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gallions Reach Health Centre, about 150 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 1,590 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
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 15 October 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 6 August 2026: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
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: of the 27 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 27 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE28 8GA | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE28 8RD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE28 8RE | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE28 8GD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 2 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE28 8GA | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| SE28 8GD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SE28 8RD | 90% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SE28 8RE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barking Riverside 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Abbey Wood 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Plumstead 923,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thamesmead Town Centre | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | RCP Parking Bernard St | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 39.7 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Health Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Worthcare LTD | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gallions Reach Dental Clinic | 150 m |
| Hospital | Barking Community Hospital Cdc | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Londis Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Birchmere Park 9.2 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.9 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Church Manorway Allotments 3.0 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Maritime Greenwich, a World Heritage Site, 8.3 km (5.2 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manorway Green | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| False Point | Wetland | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Barking Reach | Tidal water | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Horse End | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 11 | 11 |
5 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawksmoor School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School | Secondary | 11–19 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Castilion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| De Lucy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Discovery Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook House Care Centre SE28 8GA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Precious Healthy Foods SE28 8GL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Britannia Fishbar SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Pizza Hut SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Greggs SE28 8RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels SE28 8RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Iceland SE28 8RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Say Mama Ltd SE28 8RA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Poundland SE28 8RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Hawksmoor primary School SE28 8AS | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Hawksmoor Youth Hub SE28 8FE | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aldi SE28 8DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Linton Mead Primary School SE28 8DT | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| McDonald's SE28 8RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Family Action FOOD Club (Thamesmead) SE28 8DU | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saunders Way (48); On or near Thamesmere Drive (30); On or near Meadowford Close (12); On or near Clock Tower Mews (11); On or near Central Way (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 4 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH: Highway repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH: Highway repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH: Highway repair and maintenance works, 15 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SE28 8GA: 4 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- SE28 8RD: 4 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- SE28 8RE: 2 addresses
- SE28 8GD: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Meadowford Close · Clock Tower Mews · Saunders Way · Oriole Way · Central Way · Hutchins Road · Leonard Robbins Path · Leonard Robbins Path · Waldstock Road · Twin Tumps Way · Tawney Road · Swift 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.