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SE2 9TE

Thamesmead East

Bexley

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Detailed insights for SE2 9TE

Overview

Postcode SE2 9TE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Southmere Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
4/10
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

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% 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 9TE.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9TE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Abbey Wood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE2 9TE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Southmere Park
0.5 miLesnes Abbey ParkLargeWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Park
0.5 miLesnes Abbey Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Lesnes Abbey Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
15,941 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
151
34.63%
British
140
32.11%
Chinese
39
8.94%
Other Black
30
6.88%
Other Asian
22
5.05%
Total population: 436

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
45.97%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.94%
Owns outright
20
16.13%
Social rents from council
11
8.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Total households: 124

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

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way Stores
0.1 miOmo's MarketYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Omo's Market
0.2 miWelcome3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FDWalking directions to Welcome
0.3 miSainsbury'sHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.