Postcode SE2 9AR is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Crossway Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.
Crossway Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,745 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Crossway Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crossway Park is £70,376 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from SE2 9AR.
Crossway Park near SE2 9AR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere Park |
| 0.4 mi | Crossway Park | Large | Walking directions to Crossway Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £556,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 9 | £250,000 | £4,063 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £380,000 | £5,476 |
| Terraced | 43 | £372,500 | £5,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9AR.
In the SE2 9AR postcode area, located within Crossway Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE2 9AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Johnson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Larry Ferguson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Zainab Olamide Asunramu
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE2 9AR records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9AR in Crossway Park is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SE2 9AR, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Castilion Primary School (Requires improvement) and Harris Garrard Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SE2 9AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,745 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 9AR is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abi Johnson (Labour Party), Larry Ferguson (Labour Party) and Zainab Olamide Asunramu (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.