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Eltham North

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About

Eltham North sits in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, north of Eltham town centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of housing and small shopping parades that serve daily needs. Local primary schools and community centres provide services for families. A notable local site is Avery Hill Park and the adjoining University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus; the park contains an Edwardian glasshouse known as the Winter Garden set beside the former Avery Hill House, and the campus occupies a sizeable footprint on Avery Hill Road.

Transport is focused on buses that connect the area with central Greenwich and other parts of south-east London, while mainline rail stations and the A20 are within a short distance for longer journeys. Streets here include interwar and post-war suburban layouts alongside older terraces in places, and pocketed green spaces give walking routes and play areas. Day-to-day life revolves around local shops, schools and the parkland around Avery Hill, which shapes both leisure and community activity in Eltham North.

Area overview

On average Eltham North has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eltham North is £88,719 per year. There are 1 schools in Eltham North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Eltham North is home to around 6,675 people, with a population density of about 5,158 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Eltham North Population
6,675
Population density
5,158 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.69(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-59%)
Vehicle crime
9.74(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.75(-34%)
Burglary
3.6(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,680
70.11%
Other White
618
9.26%
African
224
3.36%
Other Asian
198
2.97%
Chinese
142
2.13%
Total population: 6,675

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,111
39.94%
No qualifications
815
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
809
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 5,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,040
40.14%
Owns outright
914
35.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
234
9.03%
Other social rented
192
7.41%
Social rents from council
162
6.25%
Total households: 2,591

Property prices in Eltham North

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £5,860 per square metre) in Eltham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eltham North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats7£316,000£5,625
Semi-Detached16£600,000£5,655
Terraced49£550,000£5,942

10 years median price trend in Eltham North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham North.

All postcodes in Eltham North

SE91EJ

Granby Road

SE91XF

Dumbreck Road

SE91NW

Westmount Road

SE91SG

Grangehill Road

SE91YF

Crookston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.