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Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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About

The Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham ward occupies the southeastern edge of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, bordering the London Borough of Bromley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing developments from the interwar and post-war periods. Its landscape is defined by quiet streets of semi-detached and detached houses, with several local parades of shops serving the community. The presence of large green spaces, including the expansive Eltham Common and the grounds of the former Mottingham Hospital, contributes to a sense of openness.

Transport links are provided by the National Rail service at New Eltham station, connecting to central London. The area is home to a significant campus of the University of Greenwich, located on the former grounds of Eltham Palace. A notable local feature is the Mottingham Library, which operates from a distinctive building originally constructed as a Carnegie library in the early 20th century. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the more urban centres of Greenwich and Eltham proper.

Area overview

On average Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is £75,593 per year. There are 2 schools in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is home to around 14,532 people, with a population density of about 5,227 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Population
14,532
Population density
5,227 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.2(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.21(+5%)
Vehicle crime
11.35(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+52%)
Public order
8.67(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,989
61.89%
Other White
1,390
9.57%
African
920
6.33%
Other
501
3.45%
Indian
456
3.14%
Total population: 14,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,102
35.16%
No qualifications
2,244
19.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,702
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,617
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,084
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 11,666

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,912
33.58%
Owns outright
1,628
28.59%
Social rents from council
1,128
19.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
629
11.05%
Other social rented
274
4.81%
Total households: 5,694

Property prices in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £635K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached52£599,250£488
Detached9£572,500£550
Terraced17£500,000£493
Flats27£301,000£459

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£277,500£490,000£464,000
2017£692,500£287,500£490,000£395,000
2018£535,000£277,000£500,000£420,000
2019£512,500£270,000£490,000£420,000
2020£650,000£300,000£500,000£422,500
2021£552,500£285,000£535,000£476,750
2022£640,000£301,000£605,000£525,000
2023£543,750£300,000£550,000£460,000
2024£640,000£308,000£545,000£539,750
2025£527,000£315,000£620,000£523,500
2026£572,500£293,000£588,500£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£406£401£393
2017£456£426£421£405
2018£476£432£433£429
2019£402£392£390£407
2020£465£423£462£421
2021£529£429£458£438
2022£538£439£498£487
2023£552£475£475£474
2024£559£443£484£517
2025£556£467£469£466
2026£570£459£544£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham ward.

Local councillors

Luke Warren

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Hartley

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Roger Tester

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Is Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham safe?

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

The median sale price in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is £510,000 (about £484 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham sits around rank 16,617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

The average household income in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is around £75,593 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is represented by 3 elected councillors: Luke Warren (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matt Hartley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger Tester (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

SE93GA

Oaktree Gardens

SE94EP

Sidcup Road

SE94SA

West Park

SE93SG

Sidcup Road

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William Barefoot Drive

SE95QR

Middle Park Avenue

SE93PF

Charldane Road

SE93TZ

Bercta Road

SE93TB

Green Lane

SE93QU

Park View Road

SE95QH

Middle Park Avenue

SE93QT

Southwood Road

SE93AF

Sidcup Road

SE95NZ

Tarnwood Park

SE93LW

Brownspring Drive

BR76DN

Mainridge Road

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Littlemede

SE93NL

Bowmead

SE93AT

Sandling Rise

SE95PA

Tarnwood Park

SE93UH

Footscray Road

SE93JD

William Barefoot Drive

SE95PD

Tarnwood Park

SE93AH

Ellis Close

SE93BW

Spekehill

SE93LX

Chapel Farm Road

SE95AQ

Court Road

SE93DG

Leverholme Gardens

SE93BT

William Barefoot Drive

SE93QR

Parkview Road

SE93PY

Cadwallon Road

SE93DE

Great Harry Drive

SE93NE

Lavidge Road

SE93JN

Witherston Way

SE93TE

Green Lane

SE93HG

Beaumanor Gardens

SE94AY

Station Approach Southside

SE93LT

Leysdown Road

BR76DR

Hill View Road

SE93HJ

Beanshaw

SE94EX

West Hallowes

SE95NX

Tarnwood Park

SE93HH

Lambarde Avenue

SE95QL

Middle Park Avenue

SE93BF

The Underwood

SE93EJ

Wynford Way

SE94SY

Mottingham Road

SE94EW

Court Road

SE94ET

Sidcup Road

SE93HL

Beanshaw

SE93SL

Craybury End

SE93QH

Southwood Road

SE93LJ

Domonic Drive

SE93EN

The Underwood

SE94RQ

West Park

SE93JA

The Course

SE93BJ

Kingsley Wood Drive

SE95QQ

Middle Park Avenue

SE93HN

Beanshaw

SE93JW

Brooks Close

SE93DF

Leverholme Gardens

BR76DW

Mainridge Road

SE94EN

Station Approach

SE93BH

Kingsley Wood Drive

BR76DT

Hill View Road

SE93DD

Great Harry Drive

SE95QW

Middle Park Avenue

SE94SS

Mottingham Road

SE93BS

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

SE93LH

Domonic Drive

SE93TA

Green Lane

SE93EL

Altash Way

SE93AZ

The Mound

SE93PR

Mervyn Avenue

SE93UT

Bishops Close

SE93AB

Crossmead

SE93NJ

Chapel Farm Road

SE94TU

Court Road

SE95QN

Middle Park Avenue

SE93PX

Cadwallon Road

SE93JB

The Course

SE93UL

Footscray Road

SE93PQ

Chanctonbury Close

SE93BD

Buckler Gardens

SE93AS

Kingsley Wood Drive

SE93NS

Sidcup Road

SE94EU

Sidcup Road

SE94SX

Mottingham Road

SE93SH

Gerda Road

SE93DR

The Knole

SE94EZ

Luxfield Road

SE93JT

Domonic Drive

SE93LF

Shallons Road

SE93QN

Southwood Road

SE93LP

Bill Hamling Close

SE93AU

Sandling Rise

SE93LG

Domonic Drive

SE93NY

Montbelle Road

SE93TQ

Green Lane

SE94TJ

Mottingham Road