Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

HURST LANE, SE2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST LANE, SE2 0AB.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SE2 0AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

home £248,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE2 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Hurst Lane, 0.2km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE2 0AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bexley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00002052 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0AB. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 248,500

4 sales · Mean £ 251,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE2 0AB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils0.8 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils0.9 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.9 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils1.4 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.9 km
  • Spices0.6 km
  • Watering Mouths0.9 km
  • ABBEY GRILL0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lessness Stores0.6 km
  • Neem Tree Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Thind Wine Merchants1.0 km
  • Brownes Chemist0.9 km
  • Le Convenient Store0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Belvedere Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Abbey Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
  • Foodyz210.9 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.9 km
  • Abbey Cafe0.9 km
  • Rosewood Afterschool Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.0 km
  • Bexleyheath2.2 km
  • Belvedere2.3 km