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SE2 9JT

Edington Road

Abbey Wood

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Detailed insights for SE2 9JT

Overview

Postcode SE2 9JT 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 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Birchmere Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Abbey Wood North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Abbey Wood North has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.5%

Approximately 36.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE2 9JT.

Flood risk

Very low

Abbey Wood North near SE2 9JT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9JT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park
0.2 miAbbey Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbey Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
12,390.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.19(+35%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.76(-7%)
Drugs
18.84(+204%)
Vehicle crime
9.92(+6%)
Public order
6.94(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
122
39.23%
British
87
27.97%
Other White
18
5.79%
Other Black
14
4.5%
Caribbean
13
4.18%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
43.23%
No qualifications
42
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.23%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
32.69%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
18.27%
Owns outright
15
14.42%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 202672, Edington Road, London, SE2 9JTFlatsLeasehold£220,000
08 Jan 202620, Peterstone Road, London, SE2 9XYTerracedFreehold£420,000
28 Jul 202517, Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9QXTerracedFreehold£475,000
15 Dec 202535, Chalcombe Road, London, SE2 9QTTerracedFreehold£450,000
02 Apr 20263, Boxgrove Road, London, SE2 9JZTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE2 9JT 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 9JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePulse and Water CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDe Lucy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt Nicholas Food & Wine168 Eynsham Drive, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9PTWalking directions to St Nicholas Food & Wine
0.2 miH A Patel NewsByland Close, Greenwich, SE2 9PTWalking directions to H A Patel News
0.2 miLidl1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCo-op FoodEynsham Drive, Greenwich, SE2 9PRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 9JT, 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 003CE01001577
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9JT

Is SE2 9JT (Abbey Wood North) safe?

The area around SE2 9JT records about 90 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 9JT?

The median sale price around SE2 9JT 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 9JT?

There are 20 schools close to SE2 9JT, including Boxgrove Primary School, Pulse and Water College (Good) and De Lucy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9JT?

The closest station to SE2 9JT is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 625 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9JT?

SE2 9JT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 9JT 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).