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SE2 0LS

Federation Road

Abbey Wood

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Detailed insights for SE2 0LS

Overview

Postcode SE2 0LS is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey Wood ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Abbey Wood South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Wood South is £68,991 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Abbey Wood South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Abbey Wood South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Abbey Wood South is £68,991 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from SE2 0LS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 0LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 0LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
8,127.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.97(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.08(-70%)
Other theft
5.19(-55%)
Vehicle crime
4.62(-51%)
Public order
4.04(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
41.83%
African
94
21.03%
Other White
57
12.75%
Bangladeshi
24
5.37%
Caribbean
14
3.13%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
37.98%
No qualifications
72
21.36%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
27.38%
Owns outright
43
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
20.83%
Other social rented
25
14.88%
Social rents from council
14
8.33%
Total households: 168

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 0LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 20253, Mitchell Close, London, SE2 0JSTerracedFreehold£338,000
24 Jul 202525, Congress Road, London, SE2 0LUTerracedFreehold£473,000
16 Jun 202660, Knee Hill Crescent, London, SE2 0YNFlatsLeasehold£265,000
16 Jun 202660, Knee Hill Crescent, London, SE2 0YNFlatsLeasehold£265,000
16 Mar 202618, Greening Street, London, SE2 0LYTerracedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the SE2 0LS postcode area, located within Abbey Wood South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 0LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAlexander McLeod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryAbbey Wood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 0LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 mi7 Days European MarketKnee Hill, Greenwich, SE2 0YSWalking directions to 7 Days European Market
0.2 miMorrisons Daily3-5 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodBostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAbbey Wood Village StoreWilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Abbey Wood Village Store
0.3 miAW Food Hall8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to AW Food Hall

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 0LS, 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)Abbey Wood SouthE02000320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 008BE01001572
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 0LS

Is SE2 0LS (Abbey Wood South) safe?

The area around SE2 0LS records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE2 0LS?

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

What schools are near SE2 0LS?

There are 17 schools close to SE2 0LS, including Alexander McLeod Primary School (Good), Abbey Wood Nursery School (Good) and Boxgrove Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 0LS?

The closest station to SE2 0LS is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 516 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 0LS?

SE2 0LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 0LS (Abbey Wood South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 0LS 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).