SE2 9LR postcode in Greenwich, England
SE2 9LR is a postcode in Greenwich, in the Abbey Wood ward. It is in the Erith and Thamesmead parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SE2 9LR is, and what is near it
- SE2 9LR
- Other postcodes in SE2 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 9 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4916, longitude 0.1109)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE2 9LR?
- GreenwichCouncil, for all local services Greenwich: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE2 9LR Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Erith and ThamesmeadParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Ms Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE2 9LR?
Every home and business at SE2 9LR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Greenwich: 90%
Greenwich: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Greenwich.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE2 9LR?
Royal Borough of Greenwich gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE2 9LR at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 31 homes and businesses at SE2 9LR. 31 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Greenwich
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE2 9LR: 6,865 properties in Greenwich are at high risk (4.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Greenwich
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE2 9LR is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:41 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Erith High Street East to Woolwich ArsenalFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Erith High Street East to Woolwich Arsenal
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and GreenwichFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:41 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE2 9LR?
Homes in SE2 9 sold for a typical £405,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 64 sales, up 3.1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached £390,000 8 sales
- Terraced £415,000 43 sales
- Flat or maisonette £240,000 13 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SE2 district: a typical £430,000 from 156 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE2 9LR
HM Land Registry records 3 standard sales of homes in SE2 9LR from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 24 September 2025. The middle sale was £382,000, from £380,000 to £447,500. Across SE2 9, the typical price in the 12 months to August 2026 was £405,000. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE2 9LR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,130 homes in the neighbourhood around SE2 9LR. Over half of them (62%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Greenwich for 2026‑27: £2,108. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,405 (band A) to £2,108 (band D); band C, the most common, is £1,874.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 30 (3%) | £1,405 |
| Band B | about 260 (23%) | £1,639 |
| Band C | about 700 (62%) | £1,874 |
| Band D | about 140 (12%) | £2,108 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £2,576 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,045 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,513 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,216 |
When the homes were built
- 8% Before 1900
- 11% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 32% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 18% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- 22% 2020 or later
Averages for Greenwich before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE2 9LR is in (ONS area E01001578), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest open schools to SE2 9LR, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE2 9LR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE2 9LR is Abbey Wood, 700 metres away in a straight line.
- Abbey Wood Railway station 700 mWalk
- Abbey Wood (London) Rail Station Railway station 750 mWalk
- Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station Underground, metro or tram 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
9 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Felixstowe Road, 195 m away.
More stations near SE2 9LR, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE2 9LR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01304 201705 500 mWalk
- Abbey Wood Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2024 · Phone 020 8310 7066 750 mWalk
- Lakeside Medical Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 020 8102 0488 950 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE2 9LR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE2 9LR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.5 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.6 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest to the centre of SE2 9LR, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Habashi Dental Practice Phone 020 8312 0404 250 mWalk
- Lakeside Health Centre Phone 01689 806859 950 mWalk
- Abbeywood Dental Phone 020 8310 9326 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE2 9LR?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- DaVita (UK) Ltd - HMP Thameside Phone 020 7581 3139 1.6 kmCycle
- Lornat Healthcare Ltd- Greenwich 3.2 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE2 9LR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Weybourne Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 020 8310 8674 300 mWalk
- Cedar Court Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 · Phone 020 8311 1163 950 mWalk
- Peace Manor Residential Care Ltd - Ceres Road Unit Plumstead Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8316 4297 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE2 9LR, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Browne Af Ltd Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed 250 mWalk
- The Neem Tree Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8311 9003 500 mWalk
- Access Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8310 6482 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE2 9LR?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE2 9LR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard 1.7 kmCycle
- Aspen Vet Surgery Phone +44 20 8311 5990 1.9 kmCycle
- Oval Pet Centre 3.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE2 9LR in a conservation area?
The centre of SE2 9LR is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE2 9LR?
Police.uk records 575 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE2 9LR in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 23, burglary 17, robbery 12, other crime 10, bicycle theft 6, possession of weapons 6, criminal damage and arson 4, theft from the person 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE2 9LR
- Ward
- Abbey Wood
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Greenwich
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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