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Eltham South

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About

Eltham South is a residential area located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, southeast London. It is situated near the larger suburb of Eltham, with good transport links including bus routes and proximity to the A20 road. The area features a mix of housing, from semi-detached homes to smaller terraced properties, with some green spaces like parks and playing fields.

The local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Eltham South has a quieter atmosphere compared to busier parts of Greenwich, making it a practical choice for families and commuters. The area retains a suburban feel while being within reach of central London.

Area overview

On average Eltham South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 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 of residents in Eltham South is £57,200 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
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

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

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Eltham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,160,000.

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
Flats45£330,000
Semi-Detached25£628,000
Terraced15£450,000

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: 01/12/2025.