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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 area has low public transport connectivity. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is home to around 14,532 people, with a population density of about 5,227.0 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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham 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 Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£521,000
Flats29£318,000
Semi-Detached49£650,000
Terraced19£593,000

10 years median price trend in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

All postcodes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

SE93DY

Bromhedge

SE93LU

Hartsmead Road

SE93JY

Brownspring Drive

SE93DL

William Barefoot Drive

SE93HB

Hever Croft

SE93PU

Thaxted Road

SE93LR

Margaret Gardner Drive

SE93HA

Hever Croft

SE93TJ

Green Lane

SE93JX

Brownspring Drive

SE93HZ

Crouch Croft

SE93JH

Altash Way

SE93PD

Montbelle Road

SE93BY

Great Harry Drive

SE93LD

Brownspring Drive

SE93NA

Downleys Close

SE93HX

Crouch Croft

SE93HQ

Lambarde Avenue

SE93PW

Sidcup Road

SE93XE

Broad Lawn

SE94TH

Court Road

SE93XA

Green Lane

SE93NH

Chapel Farm Road

SE94UG

Court Road

SE93HW

Hathern Gardens

SE93TT

Bishops Close

SE93AN

Sidcup Road

SE93EQ

Woodcroft

SE93AE

Porcupine Close

SE93NB

Leysdown Road

SE95QT

Shrubsall Close

SE94TX

Court Road

SE93NG

Birbetts Road

SE94TY

Court Road

SE93BG

Southold Rise

SE93TF

Green Lane

SE93JJ

Witherston Way

BR76DS

Hill View Road

SE93TS

Bishops Close

SE94SE

Hinton Close

SE94SD

West Park

SE93LL

Domonic Drive

SE93DS

Agaton Path

SE93DZ

Bromhedge

SE93AX

The Link

SE93PS

Clayfarm Road

SE93BE

Southold Rise

SE93DA

Badgers Croft

SE95QS

Middle Park Avenue

SE93LB

Brownspring Drive

SE93XB

Green Lane

SE93BX

The Mound

SE93TL

Green Lane

SE93JZ

Brownspring Drive

SE93LY

Leysdown Road

SE93NT

Felhampton Road

SE93EP

The Underwood

SE93EG

Woodcroft

SE93JF

Coldharbour Crest

SE93LN

Domonic Drive

SE93NX

Felhampton Road

SE94UB

Leysdown Road

SE93DH

Jason Walk

SE93TG

Green Lane

SE93QF

Southwood Road

SE95NT

Woodmere

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.