Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

MILFORD CLOSE, SE2 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILFORD CLOSE, SE2 0DS.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime12
Drugs9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils0.2 km
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Lessness Heath Primary School

Good643 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Belmont Academy

Good439 pupils1.3 km
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Parkway Primary School

Good236 pupils1.3 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils1.4 km
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Northwood Primary School

Good187 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood1.5 km
  • Belvedere1.7 km
  • Bexleyheath1.9 km