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SE2 9FQ

Felixstowe Road

Abbey Wood

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Detailed insights for SE2 9FQ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey Wood ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Abbey Wood North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Wood North is £61,567 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Abbey Wood North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Abbey Wood North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.5%

Approximately 31.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Abbey Wood North is £61,567 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from SE2 9FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbey Wood North near SE2 9FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9FQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
5,795.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.17(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.87(+86%)
Shoplifting
37.73(+278%)
Vehicle crime
13.01(+39%)
Public order
13.01(+92%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
154
35.98%
British
136
31.78%
Other White
27
6.31%
Other Asian
19
4.44%
Chinese
12
2.8%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
44.81%
No qualifications
49
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.28%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
30.2%
Social rents from council
39
26.17%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.49%
Owns outright
21
14.09%
Other social rented
8
5.37%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£395K – £475K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£460,000£419
Terraced80£447,500£480
Semi-Detached6£440,036£511
Flats14£257,500£371

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251,250£285,000£362,000
2017£234,498£382,000£365,000
2018£235,000£375,000£356,250
2019£236,111£355,750£350,000
2020£230,000£387,750£366,750
2021£225,000£405,250£385,000
2022£235,000£450,000£413,500
2023£250,000£390,000£425,000
2024£238,500£426,500£430,575
2025£236,000£440,000£435,000
2026£265,000£400,000£447,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438£336£376
2017£370£408£413
2018£371£394£380
2019£367£371£383
2020£346£401£398
2021£355£392£408
2022£357£476£447
2023£421£566£459
2024£372£511£469
2025£434£481£479
2026£357£579£491
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025Flat 6, 136, Felixstowe Road, London, SE2 9RJFlatsLeasehold£198,500
29 Apr 2026Flat 10, 6, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9PZFlatsLeasehold£174,185
29 Apr 2026Flat 2, 6, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9PZFlatsLeasehold£173,553
17 Oct 2025Flat 9, 6, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9PZFlatsLeasehold£275,000
29 Apr 2026Flat 8, 7, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9PFFlatsLeasehold£173,505

Schools

In the SE2 9FQ postcode area, located within Abbey Wood North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 9FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableHorizons Academy BexleyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel
0 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RNWalking directions to Aces One Stop
0.1 miAbbey Wood Village StoreWilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Abbey Wood Village Store
0.1 miAW Food Hall8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to AW Food Hall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 9FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gaumaya Gurung Ranabhat

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jummy Dawodu

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tom Creswell

Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardAbbey WoodE05014072
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbey Wood NorthE02000315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 003DE01001578
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2023-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9FQ

Is SE2 9FQ (Abbey Wood North) safe?

The area around SE2 9FQ records about 124 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.

What is the average house price near SE2 9FQ?

The median sale price around SE2 9FQ in Abbey Wood North is £435,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 9FQ?

There are 19 schools close to SE2 9FQ, including Boxgrove Primary School, Horizons Academy Bexley (Good) and Willow Bank Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9FQ?

The closest station to SE2 9FQ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 144 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9FQ?

SE2 9FQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 9FQ (Abbey Wood North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 9FQ is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gaumaya Gurung Ranabhat (Labour Party), Jummy Dawodu (Labour Party) and Tom Creswell (Labour Party).