SE2 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Woolwich Road, 0.1km from Lesnes Abbey in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00002053 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOLWICH ROAD, SE2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLWICH ROAD, SE2 0AW.
439
37
£ 53,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE2 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE2 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0AW. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 257,500
2 sales · Mean £ 257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE2 0AW has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Hillsgrove Primary School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Parkway Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- Spices0.5 km
- Watering Mouths1.0 km
- New Winson1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lessness Stores0.5 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
- Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club0.7 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Rhodes1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Belvedere Sports & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
- Foodyz211.0 km
- The Taj Mahal1.0 km
- Abbey Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
- Belvedere2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20AW · Data under Open Government Licence