Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE2 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE2 0AY.

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Population

475

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /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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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE2 0AY has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

SE2 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bostall Woods in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Abbey Wood ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00007820 (shared with 22 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 0AY. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean28.1%
Other / Mixed15.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

SE2 0AY has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order13
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils1.0 km
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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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Welling School

Inadequate1539 pupils1.1 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.3 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.3 km
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Gallions Mount Primary School

Good279 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
  • Spices0.8 km
  • Salt & Batter0.4 km
  • Bongo's Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Fish & Kebab Basket0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Lessness Stores0.8 km
  • Longleigh Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Kings Express0.9 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
  • Asian Supermarket Ltd: T/A Best Food Wine Ltd1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
  • Highway Cafe (Mem's)1.0 km
  • Royal Cafe0.8 km
  • Metros Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • PDC Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.5 km
  • Welling1.7 km
  • Bexleyheath2.0 km