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About

Mottingham is a residential suburb in the London Borough of Bromley, bordering the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily inter-war and post-war semi-detached homes, with some modern developments and older terraced properties. It is served by a local high street with essential shops and services, catering mainly to day-to-day needs.

The area includes several green spaces, such as the grounds of the former Mottingham Manor. A notable local feature is the Royal Blackheath Golf Club, which extends into the area and is one of the oldest golf clubs in England. Transport links are provided by Mottingham railway station, offering services into central London, reinforcing its role as a commuter settlement within the wider southeastern suburbs.

Area overview

On average Mottingham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mottingham is £64,454 per year. There are 4 schools in Mottingham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Mottingham is home to around 9,330 people, with a population density of about 4,192.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Mottingham Population
9,330
Population density
4,192.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.95(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.87(-7%)
Vehicle crime
16.83(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.18(+78%)
Public order
8.25(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,512
59.09%
Other White
1,037
11.12%
African
689
7.39%
Caribbean
319
3.42%
Indian
254
2.72%
Total population: 9,328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,374
32.88%
No qualifications
1,471
20.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
14.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,121
29.59%
Other social rented
1,063
28.05%
Owns outright
733
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
565
14.91%
Social rents from council
174
4.59%
Total households: 3,789

Property prices in Mottingham

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Mottingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats14£272,000
Terraced45£405,000
Semi-Detached13£590,000
Detached2£1,017,500

10 years median price trend in Mottingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham.

Data Sources

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