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SE2 9NQ

Hermitage Close

Abbey Wood

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Detailed insights for SE2 9NQ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9NQ 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 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbey Wood North is £61,567 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Abbey Wood North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Abbey Wood North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 46 ft away from SE2 9NQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Abbey Wood North near SE2 9NQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9NQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9NQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.5 miAbbey Wood ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbey Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
23,457.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
51.17(+92%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.83(+54%)
Shoplifting
40.76(+303%)
Public order
13.88(+108%)
Vehicle crime
13.01(+34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
102
40.64%
Other White
42
16.73%
British
40
15.94%
Indian
15
5.98%
Caribbean
15
5.98%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
51.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.96%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.96%
No qualifications
20
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
62.89%
Other social rented
12
12.37%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.31%
Owns outright
6
6.19%
Shared ownership
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,600 up to £594,200.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£238,750
Semi-Detached4£442,500
Terraced77£425,000

10 year median price trend in Abbey Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

Schools

In the SE2 9NQ postcode area, located within Abbey Wood North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableHorizons Academy BexleyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlexander McLeod Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RNWalking directions to Aces One Stop
0.1 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel
0.1 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLidl1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCo-op FoodBostall Lane, Greenwich, SE2 0BSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,788
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,353
Band H£4,024

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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 Introduced2004-03-01

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Data Sources

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