Postcode SE2 9SL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lesnes Abbey Park.
South Thamesmead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has an average crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.5% 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 rail, approximately 132 ft away from SE2 9SL.
South Thamesmead near SE2 9SL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lesnes Abbey Park | Large | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground |
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 9SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 12, Dalberg Way, London, SE2 9SL | Terraced | Freehold | £362,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 5, Tanhurst Walk, London, SE2 9SN | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 128, Rushdene, London, SE2 9RU | Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 87, Sydney Road, London, SE2 9RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £474,700 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 129, Sydney Road, London, SE2 9RY | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the SE2 9SL postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | AW Food Hall | 8 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to AW Food Hall |
| 0.3 mi | Aces One Stop | 146-148 Felixstowe Road, Abbey Wood, London, SE2 9RN | Walking directions to Aces One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Bethel | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DR | Walking directions to Bethel |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Wood Village Store | Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to Abbey Wood Village Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3-5 Wilton Road, London, SE2 9RH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 9SL, 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 9SL records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9SL in South Thamesmead is £369,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE2 9SL, including Horizons Academy Bexley (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Parkway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 9SL is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 409 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,958 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 9SL 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).