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About

Mottingham East is a residential area in the London Borough of Greenwich, located near the border with Bromley. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Green spaces like Mottingham Recreation Ground provide open areas for leisure and sports. The area has good transport links, with Mottingham railway station offering services to central London and surrounding areas.

Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. Schools such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School serve the community. The area retains a quiet, neighbourhood feel while being within reach of larger hubs like Eltham and Lewisham. Mottingham East offers a balance of convenience and suburban living.

Area overview

On average Mottingham East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mottingham East is £52,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Mottingham East: 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Mottingham East Population

7,047

Population density

5,607.5 per km²

Demographics

British

4,076

57.85%

Other White

740

10.5%

African

500

7.1%

Other

291

4.13%

Indian

226

3.21%

Total population: 7,046

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

836

31.01%

Social rents from council

726

26.93%

Owns outright

701

26%

Private landlord or letting agency

275

10.2%

Other social rented

111

4.12%

Total households: 2,696

Property prices in Mottingham East

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Mottingham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£556,500	£427,350	£484,750	£628,250	£685,650
Flats	10	£278,000	£175,225	£210,000	£320,750	£368,350
Semi-Detached	20	£600,000	£291,583	£457,500	£711,250	£957,750
Terraced	6	£435,000	£311,750	£412,750	£443,750	£565,000

10 years median price trend in Mottingham East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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