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SE2 0QE

Hurst Lane

West Heath

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Detailed insights for SE2 0QE

Overview

Postcode SE2 0QE 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lesnes Abbey is £76,370 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lesnes Abbey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lesnes Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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 220 ft away from SE2 0QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Lesnes Abbey near SE2 0QE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 0QE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
8,005 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.83(+48%)
Vehicle crime
16.09(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-57%)
Other theft
7.47(-36%)
Drugs
6.9(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
55.28%
African
49
15.22%
Other White
24
7.45%
White and Black African (mixed)
17
5.28%
Other
10
3.11%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
33.19%
No qualifications
48
20.17%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
45.38%
Owns outright
24
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10%
Social rents from council
9
6.92%
Total households: 130

Property prices in West Heath

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £472,000 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Heath 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 West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£600,000
Flats13£249,000
Semi-Detached102£486,500
Terraced33£460,000

10 year median price trend in West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

Schools

In the SE2 0QE postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 0QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBedonwell Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBedonwell Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryAlexander McLeod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 0QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 0QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLessness Premier Stores13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5SHWalking directions to Lessness Premier Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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

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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.