Postcode SE2 8EF is located in a major urban area, within the West Thamesmead ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the West Thamesmead area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.
West Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
West Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Thamesmead is £68,969 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from SE2 8EF.
West Thamesmead near SE2 8EF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hawksmoor Park | Small | Walking directions to Hawksmoor Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) in West Thamesmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £465,000 | £482 |
| Terraced | 33 | £365,000 | £508 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £357,500 | £590 |
| Flats | 38 | £272,500 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £240,000 | £345,000 | £293,498 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £265,000 | £287,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | — | £260,000 | £379,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £257,000 | £335,000 | £355,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £245,000 | £355,000 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £260,000 | £282,500 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £275,000 | £407,500 | £347,500 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £325,000 | £433,750 | £367,500 |
| 2024 | £590,000 | £375,000 | £311,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £408,000 | £336,500 | £330,000 | £358,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £288,750 | £400,000 | £442,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £316 | £385 | £509 | £448 |
| 2017 | £440 | £414 | £475 | £427 |
| 2018 | — | £388 | £469 | £435 |
| 2019 | £438 | £369 | £451 | £396 |
| 2020 | £543 | £372 | £452 | £450 |
| 2021 | £555 | £383 | £397 | £458 |
| 2022 | £516 | £429 | £564 | £505 |
| 2023 | £520 | £483 | £523 | £514 |
| 2024 | £609 | £560 | £592 | £545 |
| 2025 | £386 | £576 | £519 | £534 |
| 2026 | £482 | £400 | £622 | £472 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 8EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 48, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 48, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RS | Terraced | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 30, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RR | Terraced | Freehold | £332,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 16, Sunset Road, London, SE28 8RR | Terraced | Freehold | £312,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 64, Birchdene Drive, London, SE28 8RP | Terraced | Freehold | £357,000 |
In the SE2 8EF postcode area, located within West Thamesmead, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 8EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | H A Patel News | Byland Close, Greenwich, SE2 9PT | Walking directions to H A Patel News |
| 0.4 mi | St Nicholas Food & Wine | 168 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PT | Walking directions to St Nicholas Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Eynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich 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 8EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jahdia Spencer
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Nathan Baffour-Awuah
West Thamesmead - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE2 8EF records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE2 8EF in West Thamesmead is £328,500 (about £431 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE2 8EF, including Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls (Good), De Lucy Primary School (Good) and Woolwich Polytechnic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 8EF is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,436 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 8EF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 8EF is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jahdia Spencer (Labour Party) and Nathan Baffour-Awuah (Labour Party).