Area Information for London, SE2 8AY
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Abbey Wood), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 173 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE2 8AY.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: De Lucy Primary School (460 yards)
- Closest secondary school: Pulse and Water College (230 yards)
- Closest GP: Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand) (600 yards)
- Closest hospital: Bloomfield Court Hospital (1.8 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
Sorry, there is no census information available for this address.
Nearby Locations
Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of London, SE2 8AY:
| Greenwich, London, SE2 8DZ |
| Greenwich, London, SE2 8DY |
| Greenwich, London, SE2 8DP |
| Greenwich, London, SE2 8DH |
Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE2 as a whole.
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London, SE2 8AY is within the Abbey Wood policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 173 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE2 8AY.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view 173 crimes committed near SE2 8AY |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Abbey Wood |
| Force Website: | https://www.met.police.uk/ |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.
Tube Station
DLR Station
Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to SE2 8AY. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE2 8AY.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest railway station is Abbey Wood, approximately 740 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Abbey Wood | 740 yards |
| Plumstead | 1.2 miles |
| Woolwich (Elizabeth line) | 1.7 miles |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 1.8 miles |
| Belvedere | 1.8 miles |
| Barking Riverside | 1.9 miles |
| Welling | 1.9 miles |
| Bexleyheath | 2.2 miles |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2.4 miles |
| Falconwood | 2.7 miles |
| Dagenham Dock | 2.8 miles |
| Erith | 2.8 miles |
| Barnehurst | 2.9 miles |
| Charlton | 3.5 miles |
| Barking | 3.6 miles |
| Eltham | 3.6 miles |
| Slade Green | 3.8 miles |
| Custom House (Elizabeth line) | 3.9 miles |
| Rainham (Essex) | 3.9 miles |
| Bexley | 3.9 miles |
Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest DLR station is Woolwich Arsenal, approximately 1.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station | 1.8 miles |
| Barking Riverside Overground Station | 1.9 miles |
| Gallions Reach DLR Station | 2 miles |
| King George V DLR Station | 2.2 miles |
| Cyprus DLR Station | 2.3 miles |
| Beckton DLR Station | 2.6 miles |
| Beckton Park DLR Station | 2.7 miles |
| London City Airport DLR Station | 2.8 miles |
| Royal Albert DLR Station | 3 miles |
| Upney Tube Station | 3.2 miles |
| Becontree Tube Station | 3.4 miles |
| Pontoon Dock DLR Station | 3.5 miles |
| Barking Tube Station | 3.5 miles |
| Prince Regent DLR Station | 3.5 miles |
| Barking Overground Station | 3.5 miles |
| Dagenham Heathway Tube Station | 3.8 miles |
| Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station | 3.8 miles |
| West Silvertown DLR Station | 3.9 miles |
| East Ham Tube Station | 4.1 miles |
| Royal Victoria DLR Station | 4.1 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is De Lucy Primary School, approximately 460 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| De Lucy Primary School | 460 yards |
October 2023
|
| Boxgrove Primary School | 500 yards |
February 2017
|
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School | 520 yards |
May 2017
|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School | 860 yards |
March 2016
|
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles |
November 2022
|
| Willow Bank Primary School | 0.7 miles |
April 2023
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| Windrush Thamesmead Primary School | 0.8 miles |
July 2024
|
| Bannockburn Primary School | 0.8 miles |
January 2014
|
| Hawksmoor School | 0.8 miles |
October 2023
|
| Discovery Primary School | 0.9 miles |
September 2016
|
Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is Pulse and Water College, approximately 230 yards away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse and Water College | 230 yards | |
| St Paul's Academy | 400 yards |
May 2023
|
| Horizons Academy Bexley | 0.6 miles |
March 2013
|
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls | 0.8 miles |
January 2023
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| Woolwich Polytechnic School | 0.8 miles |
January 2019
|
| Harris Garrard Academy (All Through) | 1 mile |
November 2021
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| Plumstead Manor School | 1.3 miles |
June 2023
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| Welling School | 1.7 miles |
October 2023
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| Riverside School | 2.1 miles |
October 2022
|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) | 2.1 miles |
May 2018
|
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand), approximately 600 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Abbeyslade Pms (Dr Chand) | 600 yards |
| Abbey Wood Surgery | 740 yards |
| Lakeside Medical | 0.6 miles |
| Bannockburn Surgery | 0.8 miles |
| Plumstead and Wickham Lane Surgery | 0.8 miles |
| Plumstead H/C PMS | 0.9 miles |
| Gallions Reach Health Centre | 0.9 miles |
| Dr Mostafa M A | 1 mile |
| at Medics | 1 mile |
| Conway PMS | 1.1 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is Habashi Dental Practice, approximately 200 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Habashi Dental Practice | 200 yards |
| Abbeywood Dental Practice | 0.6 miles |
| Bromley Healthcare Interest Company | 0.6 miles |
| Mr P S Photay and Miss S R Photay | 0.6 miles |
| Kaveh Termeh Baf Shirazi | 0.6 miles |
| Denvolve | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Dental Surgery | 0.9 miles |
| Gallions Reach Dental Clinic | 0.9 miles |
| JKS Dental Care | 0.9 miles |
| Clocktower Dental | 1 mile |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is Bloomfield Court Hospital, approximately 1.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Bloomfield Court Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Cygnet Hospital Beckton | 2.5 miles |
| Upton Day Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Memorial Hospital (Greenwich) | 2.6 miles |
| Erith and District Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| Barking Community Hospital | 3.2 miles |
| Newham Centre for Mental Health | 3.7 miles |
| Eltham Community Hospital | 3.8 miles |
| Newham Hospital | 3.9 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE2 8AY. The nearest is K A Rowland, approximately 0.9 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| K A Rowland | 0.9 miles |
| L Dollay | 1 mile |
| Thamesmead Eye Care | 1 mile |
| Paine & Hunter Optometrists | 1.3 miles |
| W Johnston | 1.7 miles |
| John Lewis Opticians | 1.7 miles |
| KA Rowland | 1.8 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Woolwich | 1.9 miles |
| Virtue Specs | 1.9 miles |
| Coton & Hamblin Ltd | 1.9 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.