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Lesnes Abbey

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About

Lesnes Abbey is located in the London Borough of Bexley, near Thamesmead. The area is known for its historic ruins of a 12th-century abbey, set within Lesnes Abbey Woods, one of the largest green spaces in the borough. The woods feature ancient trees and wildlife, offering walking trails and open spaces for recreation. The nearby Abbey Wood station provides transport links to central London and beyond.

The surrounding area includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and local amenities, with schools, shops, and parks nearby. Lesnes Abbey itself is a focal point, attracting visitors interested in history and nature. The site also offers views across the Thames Estuary, adding to its appeal as a quiet retreat within the city.

Area overview

On average Lesnes Abbey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lesnes Abbey is £53,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Lesnes Abbey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Lesnes Abbey Population
8,111
Population density
4,370.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,225
64.41%
African
606
7.47%
Other White
510
6.29%
Indian
499
6.15%
Other Asian
264
3.25%
Total population: 8,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,312
41.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,113
35.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
11.5%
Other social rented
207
6.59%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.94%
Total households: 3,140

Property prices in Lesnes Abbey

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Lesnes Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £922,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lesnes Abbey 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 Lesnes Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£620,000
Flats9£249,000
Semi-Detached48£465,000
Terraced37£450,000

10 years median price trend in Lesnes Abbey

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

All postcodes in Lesnes Abbey

DA175NL

Harold Avenue

DA176LY

Cray Road

SE20AQ

Knee Hill

SE20AW

Woolwich Road

SE20PY

Woolwich Road

SE20SB

Glenview

DA75RS

Powys Close

DA175NQ

Barnfield Road

DA75RG

Clovelly Road

DA75SH

Lessness Avenue

DA81NE

Shinglewell Road

SE20PZ

Woolwich Road

SE20RZ

Burcharbro Road

DA175NS

Osborne Road

DA75LP

Knowle Avenue

DA75RQ

Clovelly Road

SE20SD

Glenview

SE20SE

Bedonwell Road

DA175HD

Court Avenue

DA175LW

Victoria Street

DA175NH

Albany Road

DA175RD

Lesnes Abbey

SE20AD

Hurst Lane

SE20AJ

Hurst Lane

SE20RY

Pinewood Road

DA175NP

Croft Close

DA175NR

Osborne Road

DA75RN

Abbott's Walk

SE20AP

Woolwich Road

SE20DT

Milford Close

SE20DZ

Tyeshurst Close

DA175NJ

Lullingstone Road

DA175LN

Flora Street

DA175NT

Osborne Road

DA75SF

Brampton Road

DA81LZ

Ightham Road

SE20AL

Woolwich Road

DA175NW

Harold Avenue

DA175NY

Bedonwell Road

SE29HD

Manorside Close

DA175NX

Grove Road

DA175EJ

Harold Avenue

DA175DZ

Bonham Close

DA176LL

Brook Street

DA176NQ

Parsonage Manorway

DA75PU

Bedonwell Road

DA75PY

Bedonwell Road

DA75SD

Canberra Road

SE20DR

Westergate Road

SE20PP

Priory Drive

DA75NA

Lenham Road

DA75QB

Iris Crescent

DA175NG

Barnfield Road

DA175NU

Upper Grove Road

DA176NB

Cray Road

DA75PZ

Bedonwell Road

SE20RX

West Heath Road

DA75SQ

Canberra Road

SE20PN

New Road

DA175PE

Bedonwell Road

DA75QA

Bedonwell Road

DA75RP

Heath Avenue

DA75PA

Chiddingstone Avenue

SE20AZ

Heath View Drive

SE20PX

Woolwich Road

SE20SA

Glenview

SE29EZ

Abbey Road

DA175PF

Bedonwell Road

DA175HR

Court Avenue

DA175RB

Osborne Road

DA75RA

King Harolds Way

SE20PT

Harvel Crescent

SE20QB

New Road

SE29HA

Abbey Road

DA175GD

Grant Close

DA175PA

Dryhill Road

DA175RA

Osborne Road

DA75LY

Lenham Road

DA75QG

Stapleton Road

SE20AG

Knee Hill

SE20PS

Woolwich Road

DA175NN

Harold Avenue

DA176NG

Parsonage Manorway

SE20DX

The View

DA175FA

Flora Street

DA175PL

Renshaw Close

DA176LX

Matfield Road

DA75QE

Stapleton Road

SE20AA

Bostall Hill

SE20DY

Tyeshurst Close

SE20PW

Friars Walk

DA75RT

Heath Avenue

DA75RW

Abbott's Walk

SE20QA

New Road

SE20QE

Hurst Lane

DA176LT

Matfield Road

DA176NA

Redleaf Close

DA75LW

Pembury Road

DA75QH

Edwin Close

DA75RJ

Abbott's Walk

Data Sources

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