Postcode SE2 0QB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.
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.
Lesnes Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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.
The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SE2 0QB.
Lesnes Abbey near SE2 0QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lesnes Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £539,000 | £520 |
| Semi-Detached | 129 | £490,000 | £511 |
| Terraced | 48 | £482,500 | £506 |
| Flats | 8 | £242,500 | £439 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 0QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, Gray House, New Road, London, SE2 0QB | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, Abbey House, New Road, London, SE2 0QA | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 12, Sencler House, Woolwich Road, London, SE2 0AP | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Arras House, Woolwich Road, London, SE2 0PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 77, New Road, London, SE2 0PN | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the SE2 0QB postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lessness Premier Stores | 13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SH | Walking directions to Lessness Premier Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE2 0QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eliot Smith
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Ford
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Thomas William Clapperton
West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE2 0QB 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.
The median sale price around SE2 0QB in Lesnes Abbey is £486,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 194 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SE2 0QB, including Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Bedonwell Junior School (Good) and Alexander McLeod Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 0QB is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,040 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 0QB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering SE2 0QB 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).