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Mottingham East

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Mottingham East is a residential district situated in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, bordering the London Borough of Bromley. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets with a mix of housing, primarily interwar and post-war semis and terraces. It offers local shopping parades along Mottingham Road, providing essential day-to-day amenities for the community. The area maintains a suburban feel with several small parks and green spaces, including the grounds of the former Mottingham House.

A central feature is the large playing fields and sports facilities of Eltham College, which are a significant local green lung. The area is well-connected by rail via Mottingham station, offering services into central London. The presence of St Mary's Church and the local library contributes to the neighbourhood's community focus. Its location provides relatively easy access to the larger retail and leisure options found in nearby Eltham and Bromley.

Area overview

On average Mottingham East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 per household in Mottingham East is £68,942 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. Mottingham East is home to around 7,047 people, with a population density of about 5,607.5 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Mottingham East Population

7,047

Population density

5,607.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.4(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.01(-25%)

Vehicle crime

10.22(+5%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.94(+56%)

Other theft

7.38(-37%)

London average

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,946

34.7%

No qualifications

1,205

21.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

755

13.46%

Level 3 (A level)

754

13.45%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

530

9.45%

Total 16+ residents: 5,608

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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £436,250 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	3	£423,000	£414,000	£418,000	£561,500	£672,300
Flats	12	£302,000	£175,275	£220,000	£338,250	£406,375
Semi-Detached	18	£600,000	£291,416	£463,125	£731,250	£963,250
Terraced	3	£440,000	£296,000	£360,000	£442,500	£444,500

10 years median price trend in Mottingham East

Data Sources

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

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

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