Please see the meetings page for the latest tracker updates received 13 October 2025 and the Peabody Residents Meeting of 29th October 2025
Address: 4 Kite Close, London, SE2 9FP
Contact: 07827 907 988
Email: southmere.concierge@peabody.org.uk
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
7am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
8am to 4pm
Meeting Room and Cinema Room
Must be booked in-person through the concierge. You will receive a calendar invite as confirmation.
Peabody are responsible for the management of Southmere including Cygnet Square, Southmere Park and Southmere Lake.
Neighbourhood manager: Amy Clement
0300 123 3456
Email: amy.clement@peabody.org.uk
0300 123 34 56
www.peabody.org.uk/contact-us/request-a-repair/
or through the My Peabody portal
for details of repair timeframes see the link below:
Reporting a damaged vehicle – Help Centre
Fresh coffee, pastries, drinks, books, courses, risograph print studio and live performances.
Open 24/7
Serving great food and drinks
0208 102 0488
For art courses, exhibitions, life drawing, photography darkroom, cinema, garden and childrens' nursery.
Microbrewery serving great beer and stone-baked pizza
Parking by permit only. Guest parking available with pass. Contact Peabody.
Two Zip Cars available next to Concierge Office.
Stations
Abbey Wood Station for the Elizabeth Line and National Rail services
Local Buses
Southmere Lake - Stop N
177 - Thamesmead
229 - Thamesmead
244 - Woolwich Common Queen Elizabeth Hospital
301 - Woolwich
401 - Thamesmead
472 - North Greenwich (via Woolwich)
N1 - Night bus
Southmere Lake - Stop S
177 - Peckham
229 - Sidcup Queen Mary Hospital
244 - Abbey Wood
301 - Bexleyheath Town Centre
401- Bexleyheath Town Centre
472 - Abbey Wood
N1- Night Bus from New Oxford Street
Yarnton Way/ Harrow Manorway - Stop T
180 - Erith, Fraser Road
401- Bexleyheath Town Centre
Yarnton Way/ Harrow Manorway - Stop V
180 - North Greenwich
401 - Thamesmead
Eynsham Drive/ Harrow Manorway - Stop R
177 - Peckham
469 - Woolwich Common Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Eynsham Drive/ Harrow Manorway - Stop S
177 - Thamesmead
469 - Erith
Southmere is administered by the London Borough of Bexley. Harrow Manorway marks the boundary with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Rubbish and recycling | London Borough of Bexley
Peabody offer free collection of 3 bulky waste items e.g. old appliances, furniture etc.
Please phone the the Peabody call centre to arrange collection. Note items must NOT be left in communal areas or outside the buldings.
0300 123 34 56
Community safety and environment | London Borough of Bexley
Parks, leisure and libraries | London Borough of Bexley
Southemere is within the Thamesmead East Ward for local elections and the Erith and Thamesmead constituency for national elections.
https://www.mysociety.org/wehelpyou/who-is-your-mp
London Assembly Members | London City Hall
Emergency dial 999 for police, ambulance and fire
Non-emergency and regular meetings with the Police Safer Neighbourhood Team in The Nest can be found below, meetings take place quarterly:
Thamesmead East Police - link to website
You can also crime using the webform using the above link.
Don't forget to sign up for Met Engage newsletter that provides updates from the local police team.
Join Met Engage for local police updates
Join our newly formed Neighbourhood Watch for Southmere specific updates.
Scheme Name: Southmere Residents (000178024)
Provides extra support to vulnerable people during an electricity, gas or water outage.
Activities and clubs
Cygnet Square Market
Lesnes Abbey Farmers Market
Local groups
Lakeside Centre
Playgrounds
Sports
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Tradespeople in Southmere and Abbey Wood recommended by our residents.
Electricians
Plumbers
Carpenters
Painters