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Mottingham

About

Mottingham ward lies in the northernmost part of the London Borough of Bromley, bordering the boroughs of Greenwich and Lewisham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced housing. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including the sizable Mottingham Playing Fields. The ward is served by Mottingham railway station, providing connections into central London.

The community is anchored by local shopping parades along Mottingham Road and Elmstead Lane. A notable local landmark is the former Royal Bell Hotel, a large Victorian building that has been converted into residential apartments. The area also includes Mottingham Library and is home to a campus of the University of Greenwich, bringing a student presence to this suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Mottingham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mottingham is £70,130 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 11,488 people, with a population density of about 3,835.5 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Mottingham Population

11,488

Population density

3,835.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37(+22%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.5(-4%)

Vehicle crime

14.8(+52%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.84(+71%)

Shoplifting

7.4(-27%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,037

61.24%

Other White

1,219

10.61%

African

744

6.47%

Caribbean

340

2.96%

Indian

305

2.65%

Total population: 11,491

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,110

34.83%

No qualifications

1,709

19.14%

Level 3 (A level)

1,267

14.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,261

14.12%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

917

10.27%

Total 16+ residents: 8,928

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,485

32.05%

Other social rented

1,109

23.94%

Owns outright

1,050

22.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

658

14.2%

Social rents from council

179

3.86%

Total households: 4,633

Property prices in Mottingham

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Mottingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,100 up to £1,300,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£1,100,000	£782,000	£970,000	£1,300,000	£1,300,000
Flats	14	£290,500	£219,750	£253,875	£324,250	£397,000
Semi-Detached	26	£602,500	£390,250	£522,500	£707,500	£960,000
Terraced	53	£405,000	£309,000	£375,000	£438,000	£571,200

10 years median price trend in Mottingham

All postcodes in Mottingham

SE94SP

Mottingham Road

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