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Eltham Town & Avery Hill

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About

Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward is situated in the southeastern part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to modern apartment developments. It is served by Eltham railway station, providing connections into central London. The ward includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the larger High Street retail offer located just to the north in the adjacent Eltham North ward.

The ward's significant green space is Avery Hill Park, which features extensive lawns, mature trees, and seasonal gardens. Within the park stands the distinctive Avery Hill Winter Garden, a large Victorian glasshouse that is a notable local landmark. The campus of the University of Greenwich's Avery Hill site is also located here, contributing to the local population. Transport links are further supported by multiple bus routes traversing the area, connecting it to surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Eltham Town & Avery Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eltham Town & Avery Hill is £76,316 per year. There are 9 schools in Eltham Town & Avery Hill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Eltham Town & Avery Hill is home to around 15,535 people, with a population density of about 2,956.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Eltham Town & Avery Hill Population
15,535
Population density
2,956.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.41(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.19(+6%)
Shoplifting
26.91(+166%)
Other theft
11.2(-4%)
Public order
10.04(+51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,839
63.33%
Other White
1,714
11.03%
African
896
5.77%
Indian
456
2.94%
Other
386
2.48%
Total population: 15,536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,894
38.82%
Level 3 (A level)
2,145
17.02%
No qualifications
2,134
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,500
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,054
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 12,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,877
29.82%
Owns outright
1,842
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,032
16.4%
Social rents from council
985
15.65%
Other social rented
337
5.35%
Total households: 6,294

Property prices in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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 Town & Avery Hill 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 Town & Avery Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£805,000
Flats50£300,000
Semi-Detached54£625,000
Terraced37£485,000

10 years median price trend in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.

Data Sources

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