SE2 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Woolwich Road, 0.1km 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 0AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00002052 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOLWICH ROAD, SE2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLWICH ROAD, SE2 0AL.
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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SE2 0AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE2 0AL. 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
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
Flat
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 246,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE2 0AL has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Bedonwell Junior School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Hillsgrove Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Parkway Primary School
Boxgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.9 km
- Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
- Spices0.5 km
- Watering Mouths1.0 km
- ABBEY GRILL1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lessness Stores0.5 km
- Neem Tree Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
- Brownes Chemist1.0 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
- Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Belvedere Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.4 km
- Foodyz210.9 km
- The Taj Mahal1.0 km
- Abbey Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.1 km
- Bexleyheath2.1 km
- Belvedere2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20AL · Data under Open Government Licence