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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 89 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
89
Deprivation level
5/10
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
34.75(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.11(+9%)
Vehicle crime
11.49(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.63(+68%)
Public order
8.33(+25%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £496,000 in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,010,000.

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
Detached8£540,000
Flats33£318,000
Semi-Detached52£595,000
Terraced17£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.

Data Sources

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