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BR7 6DU

Lydstep Road

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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Overview

Postcode BR7 6DU is located in a major urban area, within the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the New Eltham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Eltham is £84,182 per year. The nearest station is Elmstead Woods, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chislehurst Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

New Eltham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

New Eltham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in New Eltham is £84,182 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BR7 6DU.

Flood risk

No risk

New Eltham near BR7 6DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Elmstead Woods located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR7 6DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Elmstead Woods

Southeastern

Walking directions to Elmstead Woods

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR7 6DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChislehurst Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Chislehurst Recreation Ground
0.4 miWayside Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Wayside Green Open Space
0.3 miWalden Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Walden Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
6,007.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.67(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-59%)
Vehicle crime
10.94(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-40%)
Public order
2.3(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
73.68%
Other White
25
8.22%
Other
17
5.59%
Irish
11
3.62%
African
11
3.62%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
33.2%
No qualifications
55
22.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.57%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.75%
Apprenticeship
17
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.9%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Social rents from council
7
5.74%
Other social rented
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £644K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached47£630,000£482
Detached8£584,500£550
Terraced13£510,000£493
Flats25£305,000£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£277,500£490,000£464,000
2017£692,500£287,500£490,000£395,000
2018£535,000£277,000£500,000£420,000
2019£512,500£270,000£490,000£420,000
2020£650,000£300,000£500,000£422,500
2021£552,500£285,000£535,000£476,750
2022£640,000£301,000£605,000£525,000
2023£543,750£300,000£550,000£460,000
2024£640,000£308,000£545,000£539,750
2025£527,000£315,000£625,000£523,500
2026£807,500£296,500£615,000£512,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£406£401£393
2017£456£426£421£405
2018£476£432£433£429
2019£402£392£390£407
2020£465£423£462£421
2021£529£429£458£438
2022£538£439£498£487
2023£552£475£475£474
2024£559£443£484£517
2025£556£467£469£466
2026£570£459£543£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR7 6DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR7 6DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 9, Eileen Court, Hillview Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6DTFlatsLeasehold£301,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 8, Eileen Court, Hillview Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6DTFlatsLeasehold£320,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, Eileen Court, Hillview Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6DTFlatsLeasehold£335,000
11 Mar 20265, Mainridge Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£454,000
30 Oct 202538, Mainridge Road, Chislehurst, BR7 6DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000

Schools

In the BR7 6DU postcode area, located within New Eltham, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR7 6DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMontbelle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRed Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMarjorie McClure SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR7 6DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR7 6DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWhite Horse Hill, Bromley, BR7 6FEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBelmont Lane, Bromley, BR7 6AZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miSainsbury's73 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR7 6DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Warren

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Hartley

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Roger Tester

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New ElthamE02000344
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 032AE01001596
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BR7 6DU

Is BR7 6DU (New Eltham) safe?

The area around BR7 6DU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BR7 6DU?

The median sale price around BR7 6DU in New Eltham is £510,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR7 6DU?

There are 11 schools close to BR7 6DU, including Montbelle Primary School (Good), Red Hill Primary School (Good) and Marjorie McClure School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR7 6DU?

The closest station to BR7 6DU is Elmstead Woods in TfL zone 4, about 1,461 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around BR7 6DU?

BR7 6DU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR7 6DU (New Eltham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering BR7 6DU is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Luke Warren (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matt Hartley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger Tester (Conservative and Unionist Party).