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SE2 9FE

Thamesmead East

Bexley

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Detailed insights for SE2 9FE

Overview

Postcode SE2 9FE is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the South Thamesmead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Birchmere Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
83.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

South Thamesmead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

83.7%

Approximately 83.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SE2 9FE.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9FE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
1,623 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
83.4(+213%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.79(+31%)
Vehicle crime
15.3(+58%)
Other theft
15.3(+31%)
Public order
14.54(+118%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
41.08%
African
120
25.81%
Other White
40
8.6%
Other Black
31
6.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
3.01%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
24.54%
No qualifications
78
23.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.72%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
140
69.31%
Social rents from council
29
14.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
11.39%
Owns outright
8
3.96%
Other forms of private rent
2
0.99%
Total households: 202

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £344,445 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,800 up to £503,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead East 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 Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£445,000
Flats13£195,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced34£351,500

10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.

Schools

In the SE2 9FE postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWelcome3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FDWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miLidl1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel
0.3 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way 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 ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardThamesmead EastE05011232
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ThamesmeadE02000066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 002FE01000470
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-02-01

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Data Sources

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