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Thamesmead is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,395.
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Thamesmead is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,395. The median property price is £358,500, with 224 sales recorded over 12 months. Terraced homes dominate the market at 136 sales with a median of £380,000, while flats (60 sales) median at £245,000. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 16.6 annual mean and particulate matter at 8.2 annual mean. Flood risk is significant, with 93.2 per cent in Flood Zone 3. Broadband provision is strong: 96.2 per cent superfast coverage and 62.0 per cent gigabit-capable. The area experiences higher deprivation than average, with about 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Council tax for a Band D property is £2,107.69. Planning is managed by Royal Borough of Greenwich, with no green belt or listed buildings present.
Data updated 2026/2025. Thamesmead, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Thamesmead’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Thamesmead ranks 6th cheapest of 33, 18th safest and 15th most affordable.
Sold prices in Thamesmead have risen 29% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Thamesmead (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 3).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 7.4% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/thamesmead.
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Nearby areas we cover: Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Gallions Reach.
Thamesmead is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,395.