Postcode SE2 9HU 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 high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Plumstead Gardens.
Abbey Wood North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Wood North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
The average income per household in Abbey Wood North is £61,567 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 293 ft away from SE2 9HU.
Abbey Wood North near SE2 9HU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Plumstead | Southeastern | Walking directions to Plumstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Plumstead Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Plumstead Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Wood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | St. Nicholas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Nicholas Gardens |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £435,036 (about £475 per square foot) in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £460,000 | £419 |
| Terraced | 83 | £445,000 | £480 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £440,036 | £517 |
| Flats | 14 | £257,500 | £357 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £480 |
| 2026 | £342 | £664 | £490 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 19, Birkdale Road, London, SE2 9HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 15, Birkdale Road, London, SE2 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 51, Birkdale Road, London, SE2 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 38, Birkdale Road, London, SE2 9HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 12, Birkdale Road, London, SE2 9HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £436,500 |
In the SE2 9HU postcode area, located within Abbey Wood North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheers Mini Market | 79 Basildon Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 0ET | Walking directions to Cheers Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Eynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Bostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BS | 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 9HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gaumaya Gurung Ranabhat
Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Jummy Dawodu
Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Creswell
Abbey Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE2 9HU records about 95 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.
The median sale price around SE2 9HU in Abbey Wood North is £435,036 (about £475 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE2 9HU, including St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School (Good), St Paul's Academy (Requires improvement) and Bannockburn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 9HU is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 1,236 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,559 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 9HU 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).