Area360 logo

Postcode insights

SE2 9UE

Lensbury Way

Thamesmead East

Interactive map showing SE2 9UE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SE2 9UE

Overview

Postcode SE2 9UE 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 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
6/10
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 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Thamesmead is £61,407 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE2 9UE.

Flood risk

Very low

South Thamesmead near SE2 9UE 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 9UE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Abbey Wood

Elizabeth, Southeastern

Walking directions to Abbey Wood

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
9,682.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.98(+48%)
Vehicle crime
31.88(+240%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.04(+12%)
Shoplifting
11.04(+11%)
Other theft
9.2(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
33.33%
African
154
31.69%
Other White
51
10.49%
Chinese
26
5.35%
Other Asian
26
5.35%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
32.55%
No qualifications
93
24.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
12.07%
Level 3 (A level)
43
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 381

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.71%
Owns outright
23
17.83%
Other social rented
21
16.28%
Social rents from council
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Thamesmead East

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 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
Flats9£250,000£4,063
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202579, Hinksey Path, London, SE2 9TETerracedFreehold£235,000
02 Dec 2025104, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SETerracedFreehold£415,000
27 Mar 202568, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SESemi-DetachedFreehold£503,000
07 Feb 202572, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SETerracedFreehold£400,000
04 Feb 202697, Overton Road, London, SE2 9SFTerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE2 9UE postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWillow Bank Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE2 9UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miWelcome3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FDWalking directions to Welcome
0.3 miBethelHarrow Manorway, Greenwich, SE2 9DRWalking directions to Bethel
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 9UE, 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 002AE01000416
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE2 9UE

Is SE2 9UE (South Thamesmead) safe?

The area around SE2 9UE records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SE2 9UE?

The median sale price around SE2 9UE in South Thamesmead is £368,000 (about £5,037 per square metre) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE2 9UE?

There are 16 schools close to SE2 9UE, including Horizons Academy Bexley (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good) and Willow Bank Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE2 9UE?

The closest station to SE2 9UE is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 530 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE2 9UE?

SE2 9UE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE2 9UE (South Thamesmead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead covering SE2 9UE 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).

Nearby Postcodes

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.