SE2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SE2 district covers Abbey Wood North, Abbey Wood South, South Thamesmead. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SE2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SE2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Canary Wharf: 29 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SE2
- Alexander McLeod Primary School · SE2 0QS · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 36% in England
- Boxgrove Primary School · SE2 9JP · Remains Good (2022) · Top 8% in England
- De Lucy Primary School · SE2 9PD · Good (2023) · Top 33% in England
- St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School · SE2 9LY · Remains Good (2023) · Top 15% in England
- Willow Bank Primary School · SE2 9XB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 33% in England
Secondary schools in SE2
- St Paul's Academy · SE2 9PX · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 28% in England
Fee-paying schools in SE2
- Pulse and Water College · SE2 9PT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in SE2
- Grace Neighbourhood Nursery · SE2 9JP · Good (Ofsted)
- Hummingbird Day Nursery · SE2 9EU · Good (Ofsted)
- Louise's Daycare · SE2 9PT · Good (Ofsted)
- Mulberry Park Together For Twos · SE2 9JP · Good (Ofsted)
- Playhub Day Nursery · SE2 9BB · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- The Javan Coker Foundation Childcare · SE2 9EU
- Toddleswood Pre-School · SE2 9XB · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Croft Day Nursery · SE2 0DY · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SE2
- Abbey Wood Surgery · SE2 9AT
- Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand) · SE2 0ER
- Lakeside Medical · SE2 9LH
Neighbourhoods in SE2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SE2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood North | 37% | £405k | Very high | 5 min |
| Abbey Wood South | 22% | £456k | Average | 7 min |
| South Thamesmead | 16% | £370k | High | 6 min |
| Lesnes Abbey | 13% | £455k | Low | 11 min |
| Wickham Lane & Winns Common | 9% | £439k | Very high | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the SE2 postcode?
SE2 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Abbey Wood North, Abbey Wood South, South Thamesmead, with 463 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SE2?
The typical home price across SE2's neighbourhoods is £405k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SE2?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SE2 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from SE2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Canary Wharf 29 minutes.