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Eltham South

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About

Eltham South sits in the southern part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and is primarily a residential area made up of interwar terraces, semi‑detached houses and post‑war council estates. The ward includes Middle Park and areas around Horn Park, where playing fields and small local parks provide outdoor space for nearby streets. Local shopping parades and community centres serve everyday needs, and a mix of primary schools and faith schools are found within walking distance for many residents.

Public transport is focused on bus links that run into Eltham town centre and onward towards central London, with rail connections available from nearby stations for longer commutes. Community life often centres on local halls, sports pitches and scouts or youth groups that meet on weekend evenings. A visible feature in parts of the area is the grid of residential roads laid out after the mid‑20th century, with pockets of front gardens and on‑street trees that mark its suburban pattern.

Area overview

On average Eltham South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year. There are 4 schools in Eltham South: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Eltham South is home to around 6,865 people, with a population density of about 2,104.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Eltham South Population
6,865
Population density
2,104.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.72(-2%)
Shoplifting
18.65(+84%)
Other theft
10.05(-14%)
Vehicle crime
9.76(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,348
63.35%
Other White
846
12.33%
African
391
5.7%
Indian
220
3.21%
Other Asian
154
2.24%
Total population: 6,863

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,218
39.55%
No qualifications
973
17.35%
Level 3 (A level)
823
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
476
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
986
32.66%
Owns with a mortgage
880
29.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
19.34%
Social rents from council
368
12.19%
Other social rented
101
3.35%
Total households: 3,019

Property prices in Eltham South

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Eltham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£815,000
Flats37£335,000
Semi-Detached26£656,500
Terraced10£485,000

10 years median price trend in Eltham South

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

All postcodes in Eltham South

SE95AY

Greenacres

SE95HD

Kingsground

SE95NW

Court Road

SE122DX

Court Yard

SE91BT

Eltham High Street

SE92NF

Rennets Wood Road

SE95DJ

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE95DP

Messeter Place

SE95NT

Woodmere

SE99JH

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE91WL

Court Yard

SE92AN

Cambridge Green

SE95PA

Tarnwood Park

SE99HD

Court Yard

SE91BA

Eltham High Street

SE91BJ

Eltham High Street

SE95DD

Court Yard

SE99HN

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92AE

Clare Corner

SE92AS

Woodcroft Close

SE99JA

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92NB

Packmores Road

SE95BJ

Woodington Close

SE95NY

Tarnwood Park

SE92SB

Southend Crescent

SE95AZ

Greenacres

SE95NZ

Tarnwood Park

SE95QR

Middle Park Avenue

SE92QF

Colepits Wood Road

SE92TA

Footscray Road

SE95AG

Court Road

SE120ZT

Court Yard

SE92PE

Bexley Road

SE92SA

Footscray Road

SE92SF

Southend Close

SE92SZ

Footscray Road

SE95ED

Eltham Hill

SE122EH

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92NL

Crown Woods Way

SE92QD

Riefield Road

SE95DG

Court Yard

SE120ZP

Court Yard

SE91BD

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE91DD

Passey Place

SE92AF

Green Lane

SE92DU

Blanmerle Road

SE92ND

Rennets Wood Road

SE95DQ

Passey Place

SE96ZN

Court Yard

SE99FZ

Court Yard

SE95DW

Elm Terrace

SE120YQ

Court Yard

SE122EL

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE122EE

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE99HZ

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92AJ

Ivor Grove

SE92DX

Blanmerle Road

SE92RD

Riefield Road

SE95BN

Ladysmith Road

SE92JR

Sparrows Lane

SE92SG

Southend Crescent

SE92TF

Starbuck Close

SE95AX

Greenacres

SE99GS

Court Yard

SE91BG

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92EA

Blanmerle Road

SE95DB

Court Yard

SE99EL

Court Yard

SE92AH

Castleford Avenue

SE95AF

Court Road

SE95QB

Chaundrye Close

SE95QD

Moat Court

SE91BE

Pound Place

SE91BZ

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92RB

Riefield Road

SE95BS

Halons Road

SE95DA

Passey Place

SE95TH

Kings Orchard

SE96ZH

Court Yard

SE92PR

Bexley Road

SE95QP

Middle Park Avenue

SE99FW

Court Yard

SE122BT

Court Yard

SE92TD

Footscray Road

SE93WB

Court Yard

SE95BD

Greenacres

SE122EJ

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92AR

Green Lane

SE92RA

Riefield Road

SE92SS

Footscray Road

SE92ZP

Court Yard

SE95QN

Middle Park Avenue

SE99JD

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

SE92NJ

Crown Woods Way

SE92SY

Footscray Road

SE95AH

Court Road

SE95QF

King John's Walk

SE95TG

Wythfield Road

SE99BL

Court Yard

SE99JE

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.