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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.

Data Sources

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