Whimbrel Close, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SE28 8HX.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Whimbrel Close, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £345,400. Recorded sale prices on Whimbrel Close range from £245,000 to £417,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Whimbrel Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whimbrel Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SE28 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £345,400 | 24 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Whimbrel Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 24 Jun 2025 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 28 Jun 2024 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 22 Dec 2022 | £417,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 1 Mar 2022 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 29 Nov 2019 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 29 Nov 2018 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Whimbrel Close SE28 8HX | 31 Oct 2016 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Whimbrel Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Linton Mead Primary School 282 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Castilion Primary School 159 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Jubilee Primary School 146 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hawksmoor School 307 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 173 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School 1,565 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Abbey Wood (London) station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Dagenham Dock station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Belvedere station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hoveton Road (SW-bound, CROSSWAY) 3 min walk
- Hoveton Road (E-bound, CROSSWAY) 3 min walk
- Nickleby Close (Stop ND, CROSSWAY) 3 min walk
- Nickleby Close (Stop NE, CROSSWAY) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Gallions Reach Health Centre
Bentham Road, London · 0.4 mi - Abbey Wood Surgery
9 Godstow Road, Abbey Wood, London · 0.7 mi - Lakeside Medical
Lakeside Health Centre, Yarnton Way, London · 0.8 mi - Thamesmead Health Centre
4-5 Thames Reach, London · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Thamesmead · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Thamesmead London · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Thamesmead London · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food The Southern Co-operative Thamesmead · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Worthcare Ltd · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Access Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Gallions Reach Dental Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Clocktower Dental · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 68.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 814 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,714 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Greenwich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Whimbrel Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.7% | 55.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 42.5% | 21% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.8% | 6% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 4.2% |
Religion
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.1% | 44.7% |
| No religion | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 37.6% | 37.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.1% | 45.7% |
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 16.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 10.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 52.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 50.5% | 43.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.3% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.1% | 3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Greenwich.
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