SE2 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bostall Woods in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Abbey Wood ward and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency.
For families considering a move, SE2 0AS represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00007820 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE2 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE2 0AS.
475
38
£ 51,600 /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
Cultural diversity defines SE2 0AS — 54% 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 0AS. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE2 0AS has low crime rates — 28 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
Hillsgrove Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Welling School
Bedonwell Junior School
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Gallions Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Topkapi Kebab & Mezze0.8 km
- Spices0.7 km
- Salt & Batter0.3 km
- Bongo's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Fish & Kebab Basket0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lessness Stores0.8 km
- Longleigh Convenience Store0.4 km
- Kings Express0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
- Magic Sweets And Drinks0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Chestnuts Kiosk Limited0.3 km
- Highway Cafe (Mem's)1.0 km
- Royal Cafe0.8 km
- PDC Cafe0.8 km
- Rosewood Afterschool Club0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Foresters Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abbey Wood1.5 km
- Welling1.7 km
- Bexleyheath2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE20AS · Data under Open Government Licence