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Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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About

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is a residential ward in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, located in southeast London. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including interwar semis-detached homes, post-war estates, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Mottingham Recreation Ground and Eltham Common provide local leisure opportunities. The ward has good transport links, with New Eltham railway station offering services to central London and Kent.

The area has a range of local amenities, including schools, shops, and community facilities. Mottingham and New Eltham high streets serve as hubs for independent businesses and chain stores. The ward borders the London Borough of Bromley, creating a suburban feel with easy access to larger retail centres like Eltham and Sidcup. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, with some social housing estates in parts of the ward.

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 of residents in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is £55,656 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £488,500 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
Flats34£306,500
Semi-Detached53£592,000
Terraced25£590,000

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: 16/11/2025.