Area guide · Greater-london

West Thamesmead, Greater-london

has 1,525 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 73 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £188,998 across 5,756 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.5% year-on-year.

1,525Homes
£188,998+2.5%Median price
73Avg EPC score
32Median age
6,495Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

  • Population

    6,495

  • Households

    1,867

  • Median age

    31.6

Age bands

65+ 4%0-15 19%16-24 18%25-44 36%45-64 22%

Ethnicity

Asian 11%Black 37%Mixed 9%Other 4%White 39%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 29%Semi 10%Detached 4%Terraced 57%

Build age

1945 1999 71%2000 Plus 29%

Energy efficiency · avg score 73

A
0%
B
8%
C
77%
D
13%
E
3%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 37%Social 21%Private Rent 42%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £188,998▲

  • Avg price

    £214,119

  • Sales

    5,756

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 5)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    1,027▲

By crime type

Drugs 8%Burglary 8%Public Order 11%Anti-Social Behaviour 18%Criminal Damage And Arson 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 41%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    85.5%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    89.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    99%

  • Bus stops

    16

  • EV chargers

    286

Nearest rail station: Plumstead Rail Station (0.97 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    63.9 m

  • Air NO₂

    17.8477 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.311 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (18.51 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area
  • Heritage At Risk

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    0

  • Childcare providers

    1

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (10.5 km)

Streets

Streets in West Thamesmead

About

About property data in West Thamesmead

The population here is approximately 6,495, with a median age of 32. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. There were 1,027 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 4.7% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 5. This area covers 53 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in West Thamesmead?

The average house price in West Thamesmead is £188,998, based on 5,756 recent sales. Prices are up 2.5% year-on-year.

Is West Thamesmead a good place to live?

West Thamesmead is in the 5th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is West Thamesmead in a flood zone?

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

How's crime in West Thamesmead?

There were 1,027 recorded crimes in West Thamesmead in the last 12 months, up 4.7% year-on-year.

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

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

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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).