Postcode SE2 9TL 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 high crime levels. The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.
South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a high crime rate.
Approximately 88.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE2 9TL.
South Thamesmead near SE2 9TL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9TL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 49, Wolvercote Road, London, SE2 9TF | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 79, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TE | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 48, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TD | Terraced | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 55, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TD | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 67, Wolvercote Road, London, SE2 9TG | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the SE2 9TL 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 9TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Harrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 9TL, 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 median sale price around SE2 9TL 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 9TL, including Willow Bank Primary School (Requires improvement), Horizons Academy Bexley (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE2 9TL is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 633 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9TL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,563 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 9TL 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).