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SE2 0DW

Woolwich Road

West Heath

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Overview

Postcode SE2 0DW is located in a major urban area, within the West Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Lesnes Abbey area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lesnes Abbey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lesnes Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from SE2 0DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Lesnes Abbey near SE2 0DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 0DW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
804.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.08(+26%)
Vehicle crime
18.97(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.79(-49%)
Drugs
12.07(+95%)
Other theft
6.9(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
64.5%
Other White
67
18.16%
Indian
17
4.61%
African
16
4.34%
Irish
8
2.17%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
30.92%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.79%
No qualifications
45
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
44.06%
Owns with a mortgage
52
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.69%
Other social rented
5
3.5%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in West Heath

Median price£486,500
Price per sq ft£509
Sales (last 12 months)194
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £564K

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £486,500 (about £509 per square foot) in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£539,000£520
Semi-Detached129£490,000£511
Terraced48£482,500£506
Flats8£242,500£439

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,000£242,500£393,250£420,000
2017£585,000£239,250£395,000£390,000
2018£415,000£242,500£414,000£409,998
2019£435,000£248,750£417,500£387,500
2020£457,500£223,000£425,000£417,000
2021£632,500£244,575£450,000£470,000
2022£510,000£265,000£500,000£460,000
2023£525,000£284,500£490,000£455,000
2024£550,000£275,000£462,500£480,000
2025£590,000£249,000£492,000£482,500
2026£561,500£257,500£490,000£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£424£373£410£407
2017£429£355£422£394
2018£330£359£424£411
2019£481£416£421£396
2020£442£390£465£412
2021£425£354£449£448
2022£522£409£472£496
2023£481£406£491£492
2024£496£416£513£486
2025£509£388£508£509
2026£472£501£520£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026173A, Woolwich Road, London, SE2 0PXTerracedFreehold£445,000
06 Feb 2026145, Woolwich Road, London, SE2 0PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£468,000
11 Aug 2025161, Woolwich Road, London, SE2 0PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,000
26 Sept 202571, Milford Close, London, SE2 0DSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
26 Aug 202515, Milford Close, London, SE2 0DSDetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SE2 0DW postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 0DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBedonwell Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryBedonwell Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBreak Through SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 0DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLessness Premier Stores13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SHWalking directions to Lessness Premier Stores
0.5 miVanburgh Bay23 Woolwich Road, Belvedere, DA17 5EEWalking directions to Vanburgh Bay
0.5 miDeekay News42 Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJWalking directions to Deekay News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE2 0DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eliot Smith

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Ford

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Thomas William Clapperton

West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardWest HeathE05011233
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lesnes AbbeyE02000070
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 006BE01000417
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 0DW

Is SE2 0DW (Lesnes Abbey) safe?

The area around SE2 0DW records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE2 0DW?

The median sale price around SE2 0DW in Lesnes Abbey is £486,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 0DW?

There are 14 schools close to SE2 0DW, including Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Bedonwell Junior School (Good) and Break Through School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 0DW?

The closest station to SE2 0DW is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,290 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 0DW?

SE2 0DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 0DW (Lesnes Abbey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering SE2 0DW is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eliot Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), Sue Ford (Reform UK) and Thomas William Clapperton (Conservative and Unionist Party).