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Shooters Hill

About

Shooters Hill is a residential district in southeast London, marked by its elevated position and expansive green spaces. The area is dominated by its namesake, one of the highest points in the city, which provides long views across the Thames and Kent. Large Victorian and Edwardian houses line many of the quiet, leafy streets.

The landscape is defined by ancient woodland, with Oxleas Wood and Severndroog Castle forming a significant part of the terrain. The castle, an 18th-century Gothic folly, sits atop the hill within the preserved woodlands, offering a distinct local landmark amidst the trees.

Area overview

On average Shooters Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shooters Hill is £77,087 per year. There are 3 schools in Shooters Hill: 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. Shooters Hill is home to around 7,451 people, with a population density of about 3,694.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Shooters Hill Population

7,451

Population density

3,694.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.31(-13%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.85(-33%)

Vehicle crime

6.44(-34%)

Burglary

5.77(+4%)

Other theft

5.37(-54%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,632

48.73%

African

1,029

13.81%

Other White

810

10.87%

Caribbean

332

4.45%

Indian

241

3.23%

Total population: 7,453

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,707

45.67%

No qualifications

858

14.48%

Level 3 (A level)

856

14.44%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

644

10.87%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

481

8.12%

Total 16+ residents: 5,927

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

961

32.04%

Owns outright

852

28.41%

Private landlord or letting agency

590

19.67%

Social rents from council

288

9.6%

Other social rented

242

8.07%

Total households: 2,999

Property prices in Shooters Hill

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Shooters Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,318,500.

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 Shooters Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£771,500	£573,750	£672,000	£943,750	£1,058,750
Flats	14	£300,000	£180,600	£256,500	£313,750	£348,375
Semi-Detached	14	£600,000	£519,000	£553,375	£701,250	£1,000,975
Terraced	27	£542,000	£418,600	£478,750	£572,000	£693,500

10 years median price trend in Shooters Hill

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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