SE2 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Heathview Drive, 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 0AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00002052 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHVIEW DRIVE, SE2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHVIEW DRIVE, SE2 0AZ.
322
36
£ 53,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, SE2 0AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0AZ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE2 0AZ has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Hillsgrove Primary School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
Parkway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-Operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
- Spices0.5 km
- Salt & Batter0.5 km
- Bongo's Kitchen1.0 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lessness Stores0.5 km
- Neem Tree Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.4 km
- Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club0.7 km
- Rhodes0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Belvedere Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Rosewood Afterschool Club1.0 km
- Heart and Soul Flavour1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
- Welling2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20AZ · Data under Open Government Licence