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SE2 9PZ

Chantry Close

Abbey Wood

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Detailed insights for SE2 9PZ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9PZ 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 miles away. There are 12 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
18.8%
Connectivity
7/10
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 124.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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 49 ft away from SE2 9PZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Abbey Wood North near SE2 9PZ has very low 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9PZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
22,970.3 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
92
39.83%
British
52
22.51%
Other White
40
17.32%
Caribbean
16
6.93%
Other Black
9
3.9%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
51.19%
Level 3 (A level)
32
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.69%
No qualifications
15
8.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.98%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
50%
Owns with a mortgage
25
26.04%
Other social rented
10
10.42%
Social rents from council
8
8.33%
Shared ownership
3
3.12%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 (about £5,175 per square metre) in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £610,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£460,000£4,510
Flats11£250,000£4,391
Semi-Detached4£440,750£5,840
Terraced80£443,500£5,182

10 year median price trend in Abbey Wood

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
24 Jan 2025Flat 6, 6, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9PZFlatsLeasehold£250,000
11 Feb 2025Flat 1, 5, Chantry Close, London, SE2 9NYFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SE2 9PZ 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 9PZ
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

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 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
0.1 miMorrisons Daily3-5 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE2 9PZ, 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 Introduced2004-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9PZ

Is SE2 9PZ (Abbey Wood North) safe?

The area around SE2 9PZ 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 9PZ?

The median sale price around SE2 9PZ in Abbey Wood North is £432,500 (about £5,175 per square metre) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 9PZ?

There are 18 schools close to SE2 9PZ, including Boxgrove Primary School, Horizons Academy Bexley (Good) and Alexander McLeod Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9PZ?

The closest station to SE2 9PZ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 71 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9PZ?

SE2 9PZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.