SE2 0EW is a safe, established residential area on Basildon Road, 0.6km from Abbey Wood in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Abbey Wood ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE2 0EW has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £417k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0EW are sourced from Output Area E00007796 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASILDON ROAD, SE2 0EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASILDON ROAD, SE2 0EW.
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32
£ 51,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE2 0EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE2 0EW — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0EW. The average age is 32.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 397,500
12 sales · Mean £ 391,534
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE2 0EW is moderate at 53 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
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Gallions Mount Primary School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Bannockburn Primary School
St Paul's Academy
Boxgrove Primary School
De Lucy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- 7 days Mini Market0.7 km
- Expo International Supermarket0.7 km
- Kobis European Mini Market0.6 km
- Lakedale Service Station0.9 km
- Revolution Pizza0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Grizzly Burgers Limited0.5 km
- tee's african cuisine0.6 km
- Highway Cafe (Mem's)0.9 km
- Royal Cafe0.8 km
- C2K Community Centre0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Express Kebab House0.6 km
- Bongo's Kitchen0.3 km
- Meghna Tandoori0.4 km
- Nom Nom Nom0.9 km
- The Fish & Kebab Basket0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Plumstead1.8 km
- Welling2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20EW · Data under Open Government Licence