Area Analysis Greenwich, London

SE2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE2 postcode area.

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Population

28,402

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,229 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SE2 — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £505,218 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE2 is a postcode district in Greenwich, London, covering 447 active and 183 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SE2 (49%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives (15%). Overall, SE2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in SE2 are around £505k, down 10.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SE2 at 306 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, SE2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SE2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.8%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean31.5%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2460
Anti-social behaviour1730
Vehicle crime1021
Other theft612
Criminal damage and arson558

school Local Schools

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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils
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De Lucy Primary School

Requires Improvement385 pupils
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils
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Linton Mead Primary School

Good365 pupils
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St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

Good413 pupils
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St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Abbey Arms
  • The Birchwood P.H
  • Belvedere Sports & Social Club
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • The Y On The Lake
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited
  • Foodyz21
  • TACO!
  • The Mezzanine Cafe
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Best Price Cash & Carry
  • Lidl
  • The Co-Operative
  • Sainsbury's
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill
  • Jrk Bros
  • Watering Mouths
  • ABBEY GRILL
  • Bongo's Kitchen
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • A W Foodhall
  • BP Thamesmead Service Station
  • Brownes Chemist
  • Bethel Mini Mart
  • Cheers Mini Market
  • + 17 more