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SE2 0HB

Myra Street

Abbey Wood

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Overview

Postcode SE2 0HB is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey Wood ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Plumstead High Street area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Plumstead Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Plumstead High Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Plumstead High Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Plumstead High Street is £58,939 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE2 0HB.

Flood risk

Very low

Plumstead High Street near SE2 0HB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 0HB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood
0.9 mi

4

Plumstead

Southeastern

Walking directions to Plumstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 0HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlumstead GardensMediumWalking directions to Plumstead Gardens
0.5 miAbbey Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbey Wood Park
0.2 miSt. Nicholas GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
9,162.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.8(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.23(-25%)
Vehicle crime
14.58(+56%)
Drugs
10.02(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.38(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
31.37%
African
48
12.87%
Other Asian
47
12.6%
Other
37
9.92%
Other White
35
9.38%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
34.04%
No qualifications
71
25.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.06%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.17%
Owns outright
28
23.33%
Social rents from council
18
15%
Other social rented
12
10%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Median price£435,036
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £474K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £435,036 (about £475 per square foot) in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£460,000£419
Terraced83£445,000£480
Semi-Detached6£440,036£517
Flats14£257,500£357

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251,250£285,000£362,000
2017£234,498£382,000£365,000
2018£235,000£375,000£356,250
2019£236,111£355,750£350,000
2020£230,000£387,750£366,750
2021£225,000£405,250£385,000
2022£235,000£450,000£413,500
2023£250,000£390,000£425,000
2024£238,500£426,500£430,575
2025£236,000£440,000£435,000
2026£265,000£400,000£447,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£336£376
2017£370£408£413
2018£371£394£380
2019£367£371£383
2020£346£401£398
2021£355£392£408
2022£357£476£447
2023£421£566£459
2024£372£511£469
2025£434£481£480
2026£342£664£490
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202562, Blithdale Road, London, SE2 9HJTerracedFreehold£527,000
25 Mar 202633, Blithdale Road, London, SE2 9HWTerracedFreehold£460,000
28 Mar 202517, Blithdale Road, London, SE2 9HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
24 Jul 202550, Manton Road, London, SE2 0JBTerracedFreehold£490,000
23 Apr 202518, Manton Road, London, SE2 0JBTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the SE2 0HB postcode area, located within Plumstead High Street, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 0HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Paul's AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBannockburn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 0HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCheers Mini Market79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ETWalking directions to Cheers Mini Market
0.4 miCo-op FoodEynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op FoodBostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miH A Patel NewsByland Close, Greenwich, SE2 9PTWalking directions to H A Patel News
0.4 miSt Nicholas Food & Wine168 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PTWalking directions to St Nicholas Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 0HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gaumaya Gurung Ranabhat

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jummy Dawodu

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tom Creswell

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardAbbey WoodE05014072
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plumstead High StreetE02000318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 006CE01001674
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 0HB

Is SE2 0HB (Plumstead High Street) safe?

The area around SE2 0HB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0HB?

The median sale price around SE2 0HB in Plumstead High Street is £435,036 (about £475 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 0HB?

There are 18 schools close to SE2 0HB, including St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), St Paul's Academy (Requires improvement) and Bannockburn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 0HB?

The closest station to SE2 0HB is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,233 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 0HB?

SE2 0HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 0HB (Plumstead High Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 0HB is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gaumaya Gurung Ranabhat (Labour Party), Jummy Dawodu (Labour Party) and Tom Creswell (Labour Party).