Postcode SE2 9SH 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 122.6 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 nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.
South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from SE2 9SH.
South Thamesmead near SE2 9SH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lesnes Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £556,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £380,000 | £496 |
| Terraced | 40 | £373,750 | £474 |
| Flats | 11 | £215,000 | £377 |
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 | £200,000 | £380,000 | £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 | £377 | £496 | £448 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 24, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SD | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 10, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SD | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 9, Sedgemere Road, London, SE2 9SW | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 107, Lensbury Way, London, SE2 9TA | Terraced | Freehold | £257,500 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 97, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SF | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the SE2 9SH postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Bethel | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DR | Walking directions to Bethel |
| 0.2 mi | Aces One Stop | 146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RN | Walking directions to Aces One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | AW Food Hall | 8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to AW Food Hall |
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 9SH, 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 9SH records about 123 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.
The median sale price around SE2 9SH in South Thamesmead is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE2 9SH, including Horizons Academy Bexley (Good), Boxgrove Primary School and Willow Bank Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 9SH is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 278 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,829 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 9SH 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).