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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

DA75RR

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SE20AF

Hurst Lane

SE20AH

Knee Hill

SE20AN

Woolwich Road

SE20QQ

Woodland Way

SE20SG

Amberley Road

DA175PD

Orchard Avenue

DA175PB

Orchard Avenue

SE20AB

Hurst Lane

SE20PR

Friars Walk

SE29RH

Abbey Road

DA176LS

Swaylands Road

SE20DL

Lesnes Abbey

SE20DN

Treetops Close

SE20QF

Hurst Lane

DA75SB

Brampton Road

SE20AR

Woolwich Road

SE20DU

Woolwich Road

DA176LW

Parsonage Manorway

DA176ND

Stream Way

SE20DS

Milford Close

SE20QD

Hurst Lane

SE20DW

Woolwich Road

SE20SH

Glenview

DA175PG

Bedonwell Road

DA176NF

Parsonage Manorway

DA75PX

Bedonwell Road

DA75QQ

Stapleton Road

SE20AU

Woolwich Road

DA75SJ

Lessness Avenue

DA75RU

Heath Avenue

DA75SE

Brampton Road

DA175NZ

Bedonwell Road

DA176LR

Trosley Road

DA75SG

Canberra Road

SE20AE

Hurst Lane

SE20QL

Harvel Crescent

SE20RU

West Heath Road

DA175PH

Elmhurst

DA176LU

Lesnes Abbey

SE20SF

Amberley Road

SE20SQ

Glenview

DA175LY

Alfred Road

DA175PQ

Bedonwell Road

DA176LP

Bellring Close

DA75PT

Bedonwell Road

DA75QD

Iris Crescent

DA75QJ

Brabourne Crescent

SE20PU

Woolwich Road

SE20QG

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.