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Abbey Wood

Area · Outer London

C+
schoolsA
amenitiesB+
transportA
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £422,457

  • all dwelling types£422,457
  • terraced house prices£428,830
  • semi-detached house prices£460,500
  • flats and maisonettes prices£219,069

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 72

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Abbey Wood a nice place to live?
A: Abbey Wood is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Abbey Wood?
A: Abbey Wood has an above average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Outer London.

Q: What are the best schools in Abbey Wood?
A: Abbey Wood has 53 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Windrush Thamesmead Primary School, Heronsgate Primary School, Bannockburn Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Harris Garrard Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Abbey Wood?
A: Abbey Wood has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (59%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).