Thistlebrook London, Greenwich
43 addresses across 1 postcode (SE2), about 520 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 20802046.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Abbey Wood Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 0 to 1 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Medical, about 210 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 297 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 650 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)
- Land At Coralline Walk, Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood, permissioned (120 m)
- ōLand At Harrow Manorway & Felixstowe Rd Abbey Woodō: up to 245 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Land At Southmere Village, Yarnton Way,Thamesmead, permissioned (300 m)
- Land West Of Sedgemere Road And East Of Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood, permissioned (330 m)
- Lesnes Estate/Coralline Walk: up to 1,104 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Land West Of Sedgemere Road And East Of Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood: up to 219 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 42 Rushdene: up to 9 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Binsey Walk, Thamesmead, permissioned (540 m (0.3 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 41 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 12 low and 29 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: the 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.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 0 m and 1 m above sea level (1 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE2 9SQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Abbey Wood 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Belvedere 696,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Plumstead 923,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harrow Manorway / Yarnton Way Abbey Wood | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue Sidcup | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Abery Street Temporary Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 40.4 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakeside Medical | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osbon Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbeywood Dental Practice | 210 m |
| Hospital | Kings @ Erith & District Hospital | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Plumstead Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Wood Park 5.0 ha | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lesnes Abbey Park 67 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbey Wood Park 2.2 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Elstree Garden Allotments West 1,560 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 113 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lesnes Abbey, a scheduled monument, 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lesnes Abbey | Scheduled monument | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Mere | Lake or reservoir | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Abbey Woods | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Erith Marshes | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Lesnes Abbey Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Barking Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 43 | 43 |
28 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Willow Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 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 |
| De Lucy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Garrard Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl SE2 9RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Amazon UK Services Ltd SE2 9RB | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BP Thamesmead Also T/A Londis Thamesmead SE2 9SA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Pret A Manger At BP Thamesmead SE2 9SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| World Of Hope SE2 9TA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Boxgrove Primary School SE2 9JP | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| WAVE COACHING (HAF) SE2 9JP | School/college/university | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| TACO! SE2 9FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Chop Wok Express Abbey Wood SE2 9DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Afro UK Foods Ltd SE2 9SG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Bethel Mini Mart SE2 9DR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Grace Neighbourhood Nursery SE2 9JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Mulberry Park Together for 2's SE2 9JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Cedar Court Care Home SE2 9TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Costa Coffee SE2 9NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Drugs | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Throwley Close (118); On or near Petrol Station (72); On or near Supermarket (52); On or near Harrow Manorway (22); On or near Cook Close (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 41% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- SE2 9SQ: 43 addresses of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hinksey Path · Cook Close · Lensbury Way · Wagtail Walk · Overton Road · Yarnton Way · Boxgrove Road · Throwley Close · Godstow Road · Kite Close · Southmere Drive · Sydney Road
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.