Living in SE2, Greenwich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE2 in Greenwich. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Greenwich: £465,132, down 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE2
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £420,000 and a range from £162,129 to £600,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 OPENSHAW ROAD, SE2 0TD | terraced | £457,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 93 LUFFIELD ROAD, SE2 9JW | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 8 7 CHANTRY CLOSE, SE2 9PF | flat-maisonette | £173,505 | 2026-04-29 |
| FLAT 1 1 HERMITAGE CLOSE, SE2 9NG | flat-maisonette | £162,535 | 2026-04-29 |
| FLAT 5 7 CHANTRY CLOSE, SE2 9PF | flat-maisonette | £192,421 | 2026-04-29 |
| FLAT 10 6 CHANTRY CLOSE, SE2 9PZ | flat-maisonette | £174,185 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Heronsgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Foxfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Riverside School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Bexley Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Thames View Infants | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
58 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Break Through School, Pulse and Water College, Thrive Independent School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SE2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.0% |
| Professional occupations | 16.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
418 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Greenwich's figures.
Common questions about SE2
What is the average house price in SE2?
The average sold price in Greenwich is £465,132 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE2?
Prices in Greenwich are down 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE2?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central SE2 in the last 2 years is £420,000, ranging from £162,129 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE2?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE2, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE2?
418 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE2 at risk of flooding?
Central SE2 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £420,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 418 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE2 safe?
418 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE2 or DA18, SE2 or SE28, SE2 or DA17.
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