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SE2 9SL

Thamesmead East

Bexley

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Detailed insights for SE2 9SL

Overview

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.1 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 0.3 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
59.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

South Thamesmead has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Thamesmead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

59.5%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 132 ft away from SE2 9SL.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9SL 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 9SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 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
380
Population density
12,718.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
128
33.95%
British
110
29.18%
Other White
35
9.28%
Other Asian
22
5.84%
Caribbean
19
5.04%
Total population: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
48.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.32%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.32%
Social rents from council
12
10.81%
Owns outright
9
8.11%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £342,222 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
Flats15£195,000
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Terraced35£353,000

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE2 9SL
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 9SL

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.