Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Thamesmead is an area of south-east London, England, straddling the border between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. It is located 11 miles (18 km) east of Charing Cross, north-east of Woolwich and west of Erith. It mainly consists of social housing built from the mid-1960s onwards on former marshland on the south bank of the River Thames. “
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What kind of things are there to do in the city of Thamesmead?
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A great way to get oriented in a new area is seeing what’s around and where. Our map gathers property price details and other info from this article to give you a snapshot of Thamesmead offerings.
Other nearby areas around Thamesmead
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The things you might need in Thamesmead
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Thamesmead name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Thamesmead
Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Thamesmead to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. We weren’t able to locate any station in Mitcham. Tell us in the comment if we are wrong. We will add them later on.
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The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Thamesmead
We weren’t able to locate medical institutions or stores in this neighbourhood. Let us know in the comments if we are wrong so we can add them to our list.
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Schools in and around the area of Thamesmead
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Thamesmead vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Clitherow Primary School | Cole Close, London | 5 | 3 |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys | Hutchins Road, London | 3.1 | 44 |
| Kumon Maths & English | Thamesmere Leisure Centre, Thamesmere Drive, London | 4.5 | 8 |
| BG Homework Club | 130 Greenhaven Drive, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School | Hoveton Road, London | 3.7 | 11 |
| Hawksmoor School | Bentham Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Linton Mead Primary School | Central Way, London | 3.6 | 14 |
| Windrush Primary School | 1 Titmuss Avenue, London | 4.2 | 6 |
| Nurture House Montessori Preschool | St Pauls Church Hall, Bentham Road | 5 | 2 |
| Endeavour Partnership Trust | Bentham Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | 1 Birchdene Drive, London | 1.7 | 15 |
| Windrush Primary School | Thamesmead, London | N/A | N/A |
| Lizzytom Ltd | 33 Roman Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Guardian | 21 Pitfield Crescent, London | N/A | N/A |
| Stadikas | 1 Woolf Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Harris Garrad Academy | 12 Ricardo Path, London | N/A | N/A |
| Musicbyjay | 108 Newmarsh Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Jubilee Primary School | Crowden Way, London | 3.8 | 18 |
| Toddles Ltd | 40 Manor Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Lisson Green Play Project | 12 Bledlow Close, London | N/A | N/A |
Post offices of Thamesmead
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Thamesmead provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Town Centre Post Office | 2 Joyce Dawson Way, London | 2.7 | 14 |
| Craft Jones | 2A Joyce Dawson Way, London | 0 | 0 |
| Thamesmead Post Office | 6 Arnott Close, London | 3.6 | 30 |
| Post Box | 6 Sewell Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Post Box | 30 Grovebury Road, London | 0 | 0 |
Some great things about Thamesmead
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Thamesmead has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Thamesmead.
The range of gyms in Thamesmead
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Thamesmead easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Pubs
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Thamesmead has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Thamesmead.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | 31 Wilton Road Abbey Wood SE2 9RH | A traditional public house next to Abbey Wood railway station. Refurbished and redecorated in 2015, again in 2019 when it was taken over by Dirty Liquor and again in 2023 following the exit of Dirty Liquor. There is an upstairs function room along with a large garden to the rear. |
| Birchwood | Grovebury Road Abbey Wood SE2 9BB | A 1960s pub situated within a contemporary housing estate. The interior has been redecorated in 2015 with a function room to the rear which is also used as a dinning room for Sunday lunch. Outside there is a paved area with seating and a covered smoking area. Live music on is on Friday and Sunday evenings, a quiz night on Thursdays, chess on Mondays and cribbage on Tuesdays. |
Museums & Galleries in the area
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Thamesmead below.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Perhaps one of the most common amenities in Thamesmead would be supermarkets. Below, you will be able to tell what type of supermarket there are in Thamesmead and what company operates here.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | 21 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 278 |
| Waitrose & Partners | 174 Saint John Street, London | 4.3 | 388 |
| Iceland Supermarket Angel Islington | 62, 64 Chapel Market, London | 4 | 528 |
| Tesco Express | 21 Caledonian Road, London | 3.6 | 212 |
| Marks and Spencer | 5 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 1060 |
| Wynford Supermarket Ltd | 5 Wynford Road, London | 4.1 | 53 |
| Tesco Express | 1 Brewhouse Yard, Saint John Street, London | 3.3 | 48 |
| Tesco Express | 122-128 Pentonville Road, London | 2.8 | 87 |
| Anji Orient 安吉便利商店 | 19 Baron Street, London | 4.7 | 112 |
| Sainsbury’s | 31-41 Liverpool Road, London | 4.1 | 3232 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 301 Saint John Street, London | 3.2 | 49 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 266 Pentonville Road, London | 2.7 | 76 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 317-318 Upper Street, London | 3.6 | 48 |
| Sri Ram convenience store and Fire works | 130 Liverpool Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Little Waitrose & Partners | Euston Road, London | 3.9 | 200 |
| M&S Simply Food | King’s Boulevard, London | 3.6 | 93 |
| Jubilee general store | 131 Goswell Road, London | 2.8 | 61 |
| Anji Grocery (South East Asian Shop) | 23c White Conduit Street, London | 5 | 4 |
| 4you express1 | 424 Saint John Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Oseyo Angel | 15 Liverpool Road, London | 4.4 | 231 |
In Thamesmead, is there a lot of green space?
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Thamesmead in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Are the restaurants in Thamesmead any good?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Thamesmead, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026