Area360 logo

Find postcode

Abbey Wood

Interactive map displaying Abbey Wood

About

Abbey Wood is a residential area in southeast London, located within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The ward is defined by its proximity to large green spaces, most notably the ancient woodlands of Lesnes Abbey Woods and the expansive Thamesmead ecological park. Its housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and suburban terraced homes. The area is served by Abbey Wood station, a key transport hub with Southeastern and Elizabeth line services providing direct central London connections.

The focal point is the historic Lesnes Abbey ruins, situated within the woods, which give the area its name. These 12th-century monastic remains are a local landmark surrounded by protected green space. Development is ongoing, particularly around the station where new housing projects are rising. The area functions as a practical residential district with local shopping parades catering to day-to-day needs, balancing urban connectivity with its significant areas of woodland and parkland.

Area overview

On average Abbey Wood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Wood is £64,251 per year. There are 7 schools in Abbey Wood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Abbey Wood is home to around 17,689 people, with a population density of about 6,526.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Abbey Wood Population
17,689
Population density
6,526.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.46(-12%)
Vehicle crime
10.8(+11%)
Public order
7.8(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,032
34.1%
African
4,512
25.51%
Other White
1,837
10.38%
Other Asian
1,017
5.75%
Other Black
717
4.05%
Total population: 17,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,910
36.71%
No qualifications
2,867
21.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,771
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,556
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,308
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 13,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,825
28.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,477
23.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,407
22.33%
Owns outright
1,068
16.95%
Other social rented
372
5.9%
Total households: 6,301

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,600 up to £594,200.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£238,750
Semi-Detached4£442,500
Terraced75£425,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey Wood

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

All postcodes in Abbey Wood

SE20QX

Bostall Hill

SE20YR

Knee Hill

SE29NT

Hermitage Close

SE29PF

Chantry Close

SE29ER

De Lucy Street

SE29LN

Mottisfont Road

SE29PT

Eynsham Drive

SE20BB

Federation Road

SE20ER

Basildon Road

SE20ES

Cassilda Road

SE20JU

Federation Road

SE20LQ

Willrose Crescent

SE29BZ

Sewell Road

SE29PB

Cookhill Road

SE29XX

Peterstone Road

SE20TE

Openshaw Road

SE29JT

Edington Road

SE29QU

Eynsham Drive

SE29QY

Eynsham Drive

SE20HD

Woodhurst Road

SE20QU

Bostall Lane

SE29DA

Devenish Road

SE29HW

Blithdale Road

SE29PE

Rosedale Close

SE29PL

Manister Road

SE20LS

Federation Road

SE20HB

Myra Street

SE29EJ

Brinkburn Close

SE29BA

Godstow Road

SE29EU

Abbey Grove

SE29HT

Woodhurst Road

SE29PY

Chantry Close

SE20AT

Bostall Heath

SE29DD

Panfield Road

SE29HN

Blithdale Road

SE29PG

Finchale Road

SE20EX

Bendmore Avenue

SE20NA

Shieldhall Street

SE29AZ

Godstow Road

SE29LA

Boxgrove Road

SE29QH

Felixstowe Road

SE29QX

Eynsham Drive

SE20JX

Bostall Lane

SE29NE

Bromholm Road

SE29NS

Hermitage Close

SE29NA

Combwell Crescent

SE29PJ

Manister Road

SE29PR

Eynsham Drive

SE20QY

Bostall Hill

SE20TF

Smithies Road

SE29DQ

Panfield Road

SE29QZ

Eynsham Drive

SE20LP

Crumpsall Street

SE20UZ

Carnation Street

SE29BW

Felixstowe Road

SE29EB

Bostall Manorway

SE29XW

Sewell Road

SE20SZ

Fuchsia Street

SE29DF

Panfield Road

SE29EE

Bostall Manorway

SE29HU

Birkdale Road

SE29QT

Chalcombe Road

SE20BP

Mcleod Road

SE29AT

Godstow Road

SE29BX

Panfield Road

SE20NB

Chancelot Road

SE20QZ

Old Park Road

SE29EW

Abbey Grove

SE29HJ

Blithdale Road

SE29LZ

Combwell Crescent

SE20LY

Greening Street

SE20YP

Knee Hill Crescent

SE29AH

Finchale Road

SE29PQ

Bylands Close

SE20BT

Mcleod Road

SE20EU

Myrtledene Road

SE20LZ

Shieldhall Street

SE20NF

Owenite Street

SE20SR

Brodrick Grove

SE20TD

Openshaw Road

SE29BF

Sewell Road

SE29XP

Sewell Road

SE20GD

Knee Hill

SE20JS

Mitchell Close

SE20LE

Commonwealth Way

SE29BE

Ampleforth Road

SE29EX

Abbey Grove

SE29QR

Chalcombe Road

SE20JE

Manton Road

SE20UN

Howarth Road

SE29EN

Bracondale Road

SE29JY

Boxgrove Road

SE20YJ

Mcleod Road

SE29BG

Ampleforth Road

SE29NR

Hermitage Close

SE29NW

Abbey Wood Road

SE29PH

Penmon Road

SE20AS

Lodge Hill

SE20UY

Coltness Crescent

SE29DZ

Abbey Wood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.