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Abbey Wood South

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About

Abbey Wood South is a residential area in the London Borough of Greenwich, located near the southeastern edge of the city. The area is known for its mix of housing, including post-war estates and newer developments, catering to a range of budgets. It is well-connected by public transport, with Abbey Wood station providing Elizabeth line and National Rail services, making central London easily accessible.

The area features several green spaces, including Abbey Wood Park, which offers walking trails and wildlife. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the needs of residents. Abbey Wood South has seen regeneration in recent years, with improvements to infrastructure and housing as part of wider development plans for the Thamesmead and Woolwich areas.

Area overview

On average Abbey Wood South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Abbey Wood South is £51,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Abbey Wood South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Abbey Wood South Population
7,041
Population density
4,822.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,480
35.22%
African
1,467
20.83%
Other White
819
11.63%
Other Asian
521
7.4%
Other
306
4.35%
Total population: 7,042

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
648
25.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
617
24.14%
Owns outright
565
22.1%
Social rents from council
546
21.36%
Other social rented
112
4.38%
Total households: 2,556

Property prices in Abbey Wood South

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £449,500 in Abbey Wood South area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £594,200.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£252,500
Terraced42£450,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey Wood South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood South.

All postcodes in Abbey Wood South

SE20BD

Carnation Street

SE20ET

Basildon Road

SE20NG

Owenite Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.