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SE2 9SJ

Lanridge Road

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for SE2 9SJ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9SJ 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 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 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
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

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 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% 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

2/10

The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from SE2 9SJ.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9SJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9SJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.3 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
9,751.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.98(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.27(+17%)
Vehicle crime
28.2(+190%)
Shoplifting
14.1(+39%)
Burglary
9.2(+66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
27.92%
African
99
25.13%
Other White
70
17.77%
Other
25
6.35%
Other Black
20
5.08%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
40.43%
No qualifications
75
23.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.58%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
29.71%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.71%
Other social rented
8
5.8%
Social rents from council
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £344,445 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,800 up to £503,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thamesmead East 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 Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£445,000
Flats13£195,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced34£351,500

10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thamesmead East.

Schools

In the SE2 9SJ postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 9SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHorizons Academy BexleyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryParkway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel
0.3 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way Stores
0.3 miAces One Stop146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RNWalking directions to Aces One Stop
0.3 miOmo's MarketYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Omo's Market
0.3 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

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

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyErith and ThamesmeadE14001229
WardThamesmead EastE05011232
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South ThamesmeadE02000066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 002AE01000416
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

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