Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

KNEE HILL, SE2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNEE HILL, SE2 0AQ.

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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

SE2 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE2 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Knee Hill, 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 0AQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SE2 0AQ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences25
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils0.8 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils0.9 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.3 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils1.4 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze1.0 km
  • Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill0.9 km
  • Spices0.7 km
  • Watering Mouths0.9 km
  • ABBEY GRILL0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Lessness Stores0.6 km
  • Neem Tree Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • Thind Wine Merchants0.9 km
  • Brownes Chemist0.9 km
  • Le Convenient Store0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Belvedere Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
  • Foodyz210.8 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-Operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood0.9 km
  • Bexleyheath2.2 km
  • Belvedere2.3 km