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SE2 9TQ

Wolvercote Road

Thamesmead East

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Detailed insights for SE2 9TQ

Overview

Postcode SE2 9TQ 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 level. 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 located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Southmere Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
87.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

South Thamesmead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,556 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

South Thamesmead has a high crime rate.

Social housing

87.6%

Approximately 87.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from SE2 9TQ.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9TQ 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 9TQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE2 9TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Southmere Park
0.5 miBirchmere ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchmere Park

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
28,518.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
94
40.52%
British
66
28.45%
Other White
20
8.62%
Other Black
19
8.19%
Caribbean
7
3.02%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
43.71%
Level 3 (A level)
28
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.57%
No qualifications
19
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
96
79.34%
Social rents from council
10
8.26%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.96%
Owns outright
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £556,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thamesmead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats10£232,500£4,089
Semi-Detached9£380,000£5,476
Terraced43£372,500£5,000

10 year median price trend in Thamesmead East

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202567, Wolvercote Road, London, SE2 9TGTerracedFreehold£220,000
28 Feb 202559, Wolvercote Road, London, SE2 9TGTerracedLeasehold£250,000
18 Aug 202548, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TDTerracedLeasehold£225,000
17 Jul 202555, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TDTerracedFreehold£235,000
28 Jul 2025107, Lensbury Way, London, SE2 9TATerracedFreehold£257,500

Schools

In the SE2 9TQ postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBoxgrove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE2 9TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelcome3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FDWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miLidl1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miYarnton Way StoresYarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AXWalking directions to Yarnton Way Stores
0.2 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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE2 9TQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abi Johnson

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Larry Ferguson

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zainab Olamide Asunramu

Thamesmead East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Abena Oppong-Asare

Erith and Thamesmead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 002CE01000422
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9TQ

What is the average house price near SE2 9TQ?

The median sale price around SE2 9TQ in South Thamesmead is £366,500 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 9TQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE2 9TQ, including Horizons Academy Bexley (Good), Willow Bank Primary School (Requires improvement) and Boxgrove Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9TQ?

The closest station to SE2 9TQ is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 579 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9TQ?

SE2 9TQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,556 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.