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SE2 9SF

Thamesmead East

Bexley

England / London / Bexley / South Thamesmead / Thamesmead East / SE2 9SF

Overview

Postcode SE2 9SF is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East ward of Bexley in the London region , and forms part of the South Thamesmead area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in South Thamesmead is £42,400 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in South Thamesmead is £42,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9SF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.2 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miLesnes Abbey ParkLarge
0.5 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmall

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,800 up to £503,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£445,000
Flats16£196,500
Semi-Detached6£380,000
Terraced30£351,500

10 years price trend in Thamesmead East

Schools

In the SE2 9SF postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHorizons Academy BexleyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DR
0.2 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BW
0.2 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RN
0.2 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX
0.3 miOmo's MarketYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.