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SE10 9HJ

Hawthorne Crescent

East Greenwich

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Detailed insights for SE10 9HJ

Overview

Postcode SE10 9HJ is located in a major urban area, within the East Greenwich ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Greenwich East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenwich East is £88,414 per year. The nearest station is Maze Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Greenwich Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Greenwich East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Greenwich East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Greenwich East is £88,414 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from SE10 9HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Greenwich East near SE10 9HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Maze Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE10 9HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Maze Hill

Southeastern

Walking directions to Maze Hill
0.4 mi

3

Westcombe Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Westcombe Park
0.8 mi

2

Island Gardens

DLR

Walking directions to Island Gardens

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE10 9HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEast Greenwich PleasaunceSmallWalking directions to East Greenwich Pleasaunce
0.5 miThe Woodlands DellSmallWalking directions to The Woodlands Dell

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
20,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
70.48(+606%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.78(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.56(-20%)
Other theft
20.73(+81%)
Public order
14.93(+121%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
50%
Other White
48
25.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
5.79%
Indian
8
4.21%
Chinese
5
2.63%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
80.84%
Level 3 (A level)
12
7.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.79%
No qualifications
5
2.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.8%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
71.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
13.4%
Owns outright
7
7.22%
Shared ownership
4
4.12%
Other social rented
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

Property prices in East Greenwich

Median price£570,000
Price per sq ft£680
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £765K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 (about £680 per square foot) in East Greenwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,250 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Greenwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,125,000£670
Terraced70£767,500£788
Semi-Detached4£542,500£779
Flats86£433,750£643

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Greenwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Greenwich.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595,000£845,280£807,500
2017£499,500£675,000£642,250
2018£475,000£592,500£712,750
2019£540,000£750,000£677,500
2020£500,000£835,000£710,000
2021£475,000£835,000£685,000
2022£545,000£752,500£800,000
2023£487,500£875,000£721,250
2024£500,000£699,950£756,906
2025£425,000£550,000£740,750
2026£450,000£641,500£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Greenwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Greenwich.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£688£649£604
2017£675£693£737
2018£666£596£671
2019£669£655£647
2020£741£792£716
2021£672£742£727
2022£677£776£749
2023£663£777£773
2024£672£796£739
2025£651£744£790
2026£624£779£772
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Greenwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Greenwich in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE10 9HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE10 9HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025Flat 505, 20, Hawthorne Crescent, London, SE10 9GWFlatsLeasehold£406,000
08 Apr 2026Flat 603, 18, Hawthorne Crescent, London, SE10 9GUFlatsLeasehold£432,500
19 Dec 2025Flat 405, 18, Hawthorne Crescent, London, SE10 9GUFlatsLeasehold£536,500
21 Oct 2025Flat 402, 18, Hawthorne Crescent, London, SE10 9GUFlatsLeasehold£650,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 404, 18, Hawthorne Crescent, London, SE10 9GUFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the SE10 9HJ postcode area, located within Greenwich East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE10 9HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryRobert Owen Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE10 9HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE10 9HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland210 - 218 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9ERWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWoolwich Road, London, SE10 0FYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miOHO Food and Wine35 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0RAWalking directions to OHO Food and Wine
0.1 miAmma Food & Wine195 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9EQWalking directions to Amma Food & Wine
0.1 miCo-op Food200 - 206 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9ERWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 SE10 9HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Edgar

East Greenwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jo Land

East Greenwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick Thomas Ives

East Greenwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardEast GreenwichE05014076
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich EastE02006930
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 037GE01034185
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE10 9HJ

Is SE10 9HJ (Greenwich East) safe?

The area around SE10 9HJ records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE10 9HJ?

The median sale price around SE10 9HJ in Greenwich East is £570,000 (about £680 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE10 9HJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE10 9HJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Robert Owen Nursery School (Outstanding) and Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE10 9HJ?

The closest station to SE10 9HJ is Maze Hill in TfL zone 3, about 462 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE10 9HJ?

SE10 9HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE10 9HJ (Greenwich East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE10 9HJ is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Edgar (Green Party), Jo Land (Green Party) and Patrick Thomas Ives (Green Party).