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SE2 9EZ

Abbey Road

Belvedere

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Detailed insights for SE2 9EZ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Belvedere 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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
0%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Lesnes Abbey has an average 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 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from SE2 9EZ.

Flood risk

High

Lesnes Abbey near SE2 9EZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9EZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.5 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
1,794 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.08(+26%)
Vehicle crime
18.97(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.79(-49%)
Drugs
12.07(+95%)
Other theft
6.9(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
51.12%
Other White
57
21.27%
African
17
6.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
5.22%
Other Asian
8
2.99%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
43.61%
No qualifications
47
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
44.07%
Owns outright
36
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Belvedere

Median price£356,000
Price per sq ft£437
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£261K – £415K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) in Belvedere area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £922,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belvedere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£620,000£469
Semi-Detached32£426,500£478
Terraced60£372,500£456
Flats45£250,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belvedere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£237,000£320,000£298,500
2017£445,000£220,000£327,500£312,750
2018£363,800£225,000£344,250£310,000
2019£515,000£216,000£340,000£318,250
2020£430,000£215,000£350,000£320,000
2021£455,000£217,500£383,000£330,000
2022£445,250£238,750£420,000£362,500
2023£513,750£240,000£430,000£370,000
2024£572,500£243,000£417,500£380,000
2025£525,000£245,000£425,000£375,000
2026£620,000£262,500£380,000£391,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£364£359£338
2017£394£378£368£353
2018£400£370£371£345
2019£333£362£349£353
2020£469£377£369£365
2021£428£374£386£384
2022£453£405£435£424
2023£447£391£479£406
2024£431£389£451£424
2025£469£392£470£451
2026£519£397£481£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belvedere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belvedere in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 2025498, Abbey Road, London, SE2 9EZTerracedFreehold£3,840,000
17 Dec 202533, Manorside Close, London, SE2 9HDFlatsLeasehold£215,000
08 May 2025471, Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DJTerracedFreehold£322,000
31 Mar 2025445, Abbey Road, Belvedere, DA17 5DJTerracedFreehold£430,000
10 Mar 2026Flat 5, St. Marys Court, 7, New Road, London, SE2 0QHFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the SE2 9EZ postcode area, located within Lesnes Abbey, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 9EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHorizons Academy BexleyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAlexander McLeod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAW Food Hall8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to AW Food Hall
0.1 miMorrisons Daily3-5 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 mi7 Days European MarketKnee Hill, Greenwich, SE2 0YSWalking directions to 7 Days European Market
0.1 miAbbey Wood Village StoreWilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Abbey Wood Village Store
0.2 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RNWalking directions to Aces One Stop

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE2 9EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Finlay Calvert

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Jeremy Fosten

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sally Hinkley

Belvedere - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardBelvedereE05011218
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

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9EZ

Is SE2 9EZ (Lesnes Abbey) safe?

The area around SE2 9EZ 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.

What is the average house price near SE2 9EZ?

The median sale price around SE2 9EZ in Lesnes Abbey is £356,000 (about £437 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 9EZ?

There are 18 schools close to SE2 9EZ, including Horizons Academy Bexley (Good), Boxgrove Primary School and Alexander McLeod Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9EZ?

The closest station to SE2 9EZ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 205 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9EZ?

SE2 9EZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 9EZ (Lesnes Abbey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 9EZ is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Finlay Calvert (Reform UK), Jeremy Fosten (Labour Party) and Sally Hinkley (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.