Thamesmead has unrivalled space and scale.
It has the same footprint as central London and is the same size as the city of Winchester.
This unique area has an opportunity for 20,000 new homes, thousands of new jobs, plus new leisure, cultural and commercial facilities.
We know there are also immediate improvements needed in areas such as pedestrian routes, play facilities, lighting and local amenities. That’s why we’re balancing long-term plans with investment right now in a range of improvements that will make a positive difference to local communities.
Ultimately our plan for Thamesmead is simple – to create an amazing place that people love to work in, to visit, and of course, call home.
Together with our partners at the London Borough of Bexley, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London Authority and Transport for London, we are driving forward the regeneration of Thamesmead.
We are well-placed to deliver the regeneration. As one of London’s oldest housing associations, we are putting our 150 years of experience into making a lasting contribution to the cultural, physical, environmental and economic wellbeing of Thamesmead.
Over £1 billion is being invested in the town, making Thamesmead not only the biggest regeneration project in London but one of the biggest in the UK. Almost 50 years after the first residents moved to London’s new town, Thamesmead's full potential can now be realised.
As new developments and transport links arrive in Thamesmead they will bring with them new shops, leisure facilities and jobs that a thriving town needs.
Peabody has a 30-year plan for Thamesmead to realise its potential.
We are investing in the area by:
Who is involved?
We have appointed an independent team led by Arup, The Social Innovation Partnership and the University of Greenwich to understand and evaluate the impact of the changes to the area.
Your views are essential
Through the research, we would like to hear about your experience of living in Thamesmead, what concerns you have, what you would like to see improve and how you have found the changes that we've made.
What happens next?
Arup will be using your feedback along with other data to build a picture of how Thamesmead is changing. The information will be used to help us shape our future plans and will be shared with you every year through an exhibition and feedback sessions.
You can get involved by filling in a survey, attending a focus group, speaking to one of the researchers who will be out and about in Thamesmead or if you're an organisation you can arrange a face-to-face interview.
To take part in the research please email [email protected]
The first phase of Southmere is to be completed. A collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments will be available through help to buy and outright sale. A selection of apartments as well as 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses will be available through Shared Ownership.
Starting in October, Thamesmead will host a programme of Black History Month events throughout 2020/2021.
Thamesmead's new boating and sailing club will open.
Coming in 2021: The Thamesmead Festival.
Southmere phase 2 is due to be completed.
The second phase of South Thamesmead's Public Realm to begin.