Area guide · Greater-london

Thamesmead, Greater-london

has 2,532 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 73 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £139,995 across 7,877 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.5% year-on-year.

2,532Homes

£139,995+2.5%Median price

73Avg EPC score

35Median age

7,061Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Population
7,061
Households
2,764
Median age
35.4

Age bands

65+ 9%0-15 23%16-24 12%25-44 27%45-64 29%

Ethnicity

Asian 7%Black 44%Mixed 5%Other 3%White 42%

Who lives in Thamesmead?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 53%Terraced 47%

Build age

1900 1944 2%1945 1999 94%2000 Plus 4%

Energy efficiency · avg score 73

79%

19%

Tenure

Owned 26%Social 59%Private Rent 15%

What are the homes like in Thamesmead?

Market

Median price
£139,995▲
Avg price
£154,361
Sales
7,877
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Thamesmead?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 3)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Education4
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Is Thamesmead a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
1,241▲

By crime type

Drugs 11%Other Theft 9%Shoplifting 11%Vehicle Crime 10%Anti-Social Behaviour 16%Violence And Sexual Offences 42%

How safe is Thamesmead?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
51%
Ultrafast broadband
51%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
99%
Bus stops
6
Buses / day
48
EV chargers
286

Nearest rail station: Abbey Wood (1.48 km)

What's transport like in Thamesmead?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
153.2 m
Air NO₂
15.9279 µg/m³
Air PM
8.1487 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (20.21 km)

What's the environment like in Thamesmead?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Thamesmead flood?

Heritage

Designations

Archaeological Priority Area

What's the heritage in Thamesmead?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
4
Avg FSM %
44%
Childcare providers
3

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (12.44 km)

What schools are in Thamesmead?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
12

Show 12 recent applications

Prior Approval Notification For Installation Of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) Equipment On Roof.
Conversion Of Garage Into A Habitable Room.
Change Of Use From Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) To A House Of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) For Up To 4 Persons And Provision Of
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Conversion Of Roof Space Involving Alterations To Existing Roofline, Including A Rear Dorm
The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
Change Of Use From Dwellinghouse (Class C3) To House Of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) And Retention Of Single Storey Rear Extension.
Application To Approve Details Of Condition 4a (Secured By Design) Pursuant To Application 24/02586/FUL For Change Of Use From Dwellinghouse
The Erection Of A Single Storey Rear Extension, Which Would Extend Beyond The Rear Wall Of The Original House By 6.00 Metres, For Which The
Change Of Use From Residential Dwelling (Class C3) To HMO (House Of Multiple Occupation) (Class C4) For A Maximum Of Six People, Erection Of
Alterations To Main Entrance Fenestration And Installation Of Ramped Approach.
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension.
Conversion Of Garage To Habitable Room.

About

About property data in Thamesmead

The population here is approximately 7,061, with a median age of 35. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is social. There were 1,241 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 6.9% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 3. This area covers 57 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Thamesmead?

The average house price in Thamesmead is £139,995, based on 7,877 recent sales. Prices are up 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Thamesmead a good place to live?

Thamesmead is in the 3rd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Thamesmead in a flood zone?

Thamesmead is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Thamesmead?

There were 1,241 recorded crimes in Thamesmead in the last 12 months, up 6.9% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Thamesmead?

The average EPC score in Thamesmead is 73, with the most common rating band being C.

Nearby

Suburbs in city-of-london

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).