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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
34.15(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.91(-11%)
Vehicle crime
11.59(+24%)
Drugs
7.46(+20%)
Public order
6.95(+3%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £610,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£460,000£4,510
Flats13£257,500£4,391
Semi-Detached4£440,750£5,840
Terraced81£445,000£5,188

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

SE29NU

Chantry Close

SE20TF

Smithies Road

SE20QU

Bostall Lane

SE20YH

Conference Road

SE20YR

Knee Hill

SE20JD

Manton Road

SE29EB

Bostall Manorway

SE29LD

Throwley Close

SE29JZ

Boxgrove Road

SE29JY

Boxgrove Road

SE29XY

Peterstone Road

SE29BG

Ampleforth Road

SE20YS

Knee Hill

SE20UZ

Carnation Street

SE29QH

Felixstowe Road

SE20XD

Rochdale Road

SE29LP

Mottisfont Road

SE20ND

Chancelot Road

SE29LY

Mottisfont Road

SE29PF

Chantry Close

SE20JR

Commonwealth Way

SE29RE

Felixstowe Road

SE29BX

Panfield Road

SE29DF

Panfield Road

SE20NF

Owenite Street

SE20BB

Federation Road

SE29DQ

Panfield Road

SE29QJ

Felixstowe Road

SE29PJ

Manister Road

SE29QF

Chantry Close

SE29EJ

Brinkburn Close

SE29BA

Godstow Road

SE29XJ

Harrow Manor Way

SE29LZ

Combwell Crescent

SE29XX

Peterstone Road

SE20QX

Bostall Hill

SE20GD

Bostall Hill

SE20GB

Bostall Hill

SE20HD

Woodhurst Road

SE20YN

Knee Hill Crescent

SE20EW

Basildon Road

SE29HN

Blithdale Road

SE20JE

Manton Road

SE29AX

Godstow Road

SE29XZ

Peterstone Road

SE20JT

Federation Road

SE20ER

Basildon Road

SE29PP

Chantry Close

SE29BL

Ampleforth Road

SE20EU

Myrtledene Road

SE29QQ

Felixstowe Road

SE29BZ

Sewell Road

SE20JZ

Commonwealth Way

SE29QZ

Eynsham Drive

SE20LR

Crumpsall Street

SE29PU

Eynsham Drive

SE20UU

Bevan Road

SE20LX

Greening Street

SE29BH

Ampleforth Road

SE29BN

Kentish Place

SE29YA

Grovebury Road

SE20LG

Willrose Crescent

SE20JY

Bostall Lane

SE29PG

Finchale Road

SE20UP

Howarth Road

SE20SY

Dahlia Road

SE29LN

Mottisfont Road

SE20AT

Bostall Heath

SE29SG

Felixstowe Road

SE29DE

Panfield Road

SE29LS

Brimpsfield Close

SE29RD

Eynsham Drive

SE20RB

Bostall Hill

SE29QA

Chantry Close

SE29BE

Ampleforth Road

SE20QZ

Old Park Road

SE29RF

Felixstowe Road

SE29NQ

Hermitage Close

SE20SX

Dahlia Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.