Postcode SE2 9UP is located in a major urban area, within the Thamesmead East area of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the South Thamesmead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.4 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 median sale price in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,750 and £415,000. The nearest station is Abbey Wood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southmere Park.
South Thamesmead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,590 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
South Thamesmead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.4% 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 9UP.
South Thamesmead near SE2 9UP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Abbey Wood | Elizabeth, Southeastern | Walking directions to Abbey Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Southmere Park |
| 0.5 mi | Crossway Park | Large | Walking directions to Crossway Park |
| 0.5 mi | Birchmere Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchmere Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Thamesmead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £482,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 38 | £375,000 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £372,500 | £502 |
| Flats | 10 | £197,500 | £343 |
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 | £192,500 | £372,500 | £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 | £343 | £510 | £450 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE2 9UP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sept 2025 | 40, Portmeadow Walk, London, SE2 9UL | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 16, Seacourt Road, London, SE2 9UW | Terraced | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 67, Hartslock Drive, London, SE2 9UU | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 66, Portmeadow Walk, London, SE2 9UN | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Swift Court, Tavy Bridge, London, SE2 9DU | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 |
In the SE2 9UP postcode area, located within South Thamesmead, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Willow Bank Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Harris Garrard Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE2 9UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 3 Wagtail Walk, London, SE2 9FD | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Yarnton Way Stores | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Yarnton Way Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Omo's Market | Yarnton Way, Bexley, DA18 4AX | Walking directions to Omo's Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 1B Eynsham Drive, London, SE2 9RQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 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 9UP, 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 area around SE2 9UP records about 135 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE2 9UP in Thamesmead East is £370,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE2 9UP, including Willow Bank Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Garrard Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE2 9UP is Abbey Wood in TfL zone 4, about 794 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Southeastern lines.
SE2 9UP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,590 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 9UP 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).