Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE2 0GB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

268

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE2 0GB 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 69% social renting, SE2 0GB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SE2 0GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bostall Heath in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Abbey Wood ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE2 0GB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 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 0GB are sourced from Output Area E00007816 (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 0GB. 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

White / British46.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean32.2%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SE2 0GB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Alexander McLeod Primary School

Good583 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Wood Nursery School

Good119 pupils0.6 km
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Hillsgrove Primary School

Good393 pupils1.0 km
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Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding409 pupils1.2 km
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Bedonwell Junior School

Good456 pupils1.2 km
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Boxgrove Primary School

Good432 pupils1.2 km
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Horizons Academy Bexley

Good20 pupils1.4 km
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Gallions Mount Primary School

Good279 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • A W Foodhall0.9 km
  • Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club0.4 km
  • Aces one stop supermarket1.0 km
  • Cheers Mini Market0.9 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Heart and Soul Flavour0.6 km
  • Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
  • Foodyz210.8 km
  • The Taj Mahal0.9 km
  • Abbey Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jrk Bros0.8 km
  • Shekinah global & butchers ltd0.6 km
  • Salt & Batter0.7 km
  • Bongo's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood0.9 km
  • Welling2.3 km
  • Bexleyheath2.4 km