Postcode SE2 9LH is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East area 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 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The median sale price in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,750 and £415,000. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.
South Thamesmead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,590 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from SE2 9LH.
South Thamesmead near SE2 9LH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £482,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £375,000 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £372,500 | £502 |
| Flats | 10 | £197,500 | £343 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161,000 | £350,000 | £271,000 |
| 2017 | £179,500 | £330,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £190,500 | £300,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | £188,750 | £320,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | £188,000 | £325,100 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £318,400 | £315,000 | £334,500 |
| 2022 | £348,000 | £375,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £366,250 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £201,500 | £400,000 | £354,000 |
| 2025 | £205,000 | £360,000 | £354,750 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £372,500 | £387,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317 | £325 | £394 |
| 2017 | £353 | £410 | £367 |
| 2018 | £339 | £387 | £358 |
| 2019 | £326 | £457 | £354 |
| 2020 | £325 | £432 | £342 |
| 2021 | £529 | £453 | £401 |
| 2022 | £539 | £392 | £437 |
| 2023 | £552 | £490 | £452 |
| 2024 | £371 | £511 | £477 |
| 2025 | £380 | £504 | £469 |
| 2026 | £343 | £510 | £450 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Swift Court, Tavy Bridge, London, SE2 9DU | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 50, Crane Court, 2, Kite Close, London, SE2 9FB | Flats | Leasehold | £326,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 43, Crane Court, 2, Kite Close, London, SE2 9FB | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 9, Crane Court, 2, Kite Close, London, SE2 9FB | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 122, Godstow Road, London, SE2 9AY | Terraced | Freehold | £431,000 |
In the SE2 9LH postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Willow Bank Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Boxgrove Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE2 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley 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 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abi Johnson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Larry Ferguson
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Zainab Olamide Asunramu
Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026
Abena Oppong-Asare
Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE2 9LH records about 135 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE2 9LH in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE2 9LH, including Willow Bank Primary School (Good), Boxgrove Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE2 9LH is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 612 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,590 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 9LH is Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abi Johnson (Labour Party), Larry Ferguson (Labour Party) and Zainab Olamide Asunramu (Labour Party).