SE2 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Milford Close, 0.5km from West Heath in Bexley. Administratively it sits within West Heath ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE2, SE2 0DS offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 61.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00002055 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILFORD CLOSE, SE2 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILFORD CLOSE, SE2 0DS.
324
41
£ 53,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE2 0DS 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
SE2 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 61.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0DS. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
12 sales · Mean £ 227,820
Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE2 0DS has low crime rates — 24 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 Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Lessness Heath Primary School
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Belmont Academy
Parkway Primary School
Hillsgrove Primary School
Northwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cake Tops0.9 km
- Albert Local0.6 km
- Annette Hogben1.0 km
- Costcut Express1.0 km
- Flying Fishman At The Great Harry Public House Car Park1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze1.0 km
- Welcome Inn1.0 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Morley's0.6 km
- Tasty Chicken0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Belvedere Social Club0.8 km
- Royal Standard0.7 km
- The Fox0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales Public House0.6 km
- The Earl Haig0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Elderberries At Belvedere Baptist Church0.8 km
- Marios Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Three Cooks Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Tea On The Pantiles1.0 km
- Millers Pie And Mash0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.5 km
- Belvedere1.7 km
- Bexleyheath1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20DS · Data under Open Government Licence