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SE9 1AA

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Greenwich

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Overview

Postcode SE9 1AA is located in a major urban area, within the Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Eltham South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Eltham Park South.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Eltham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Eltham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.8%

Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SE9 1AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham South near SE9 1AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 1AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham
0.9 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
0.9 mi

4

New Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Eltham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 1AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEltham Park SouthLargeWalking directions to Eltham Park South

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
3,218.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.09(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.38(-12%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.99(+40%)
Shoplifting
7.42(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
60.84%
Other White
42
13.59%
African
20
6.47%
Other Asian
19
6.15%
Indian
9
2.91%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.1%
No qualifications
51
20.82%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
29.01%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.01%
Social rents from council
23
17.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.03%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Median price£455,000
Price per sq ft£484
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £595K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £484 per square foot) in Eltham Town & Avery Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£630,000£565
Semi-Detached41£620,000£489
Terraced41£490,000£542
Flats58£297,200£445

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£725,000£255,000£515,000£395,000
2017£805,000£275,000£505,000£407,500
2018£880,000£329,000£562,000£444,000
2019£900,000£288,000£587,475£422,000
2020£865,000£271,250£630,000£426,000
2021£765,000£280,500£587,500£470,000
2022£975,000£315,000£645,000£475,000
2023£1,070,000£315,000£610,000£468,000
2024£1,101,220£300,000£622,500£477,500
2025£777,500£300,000£612,500£500,000
2026£795,000£284,600£622,500£473,875
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475£424£419£424
2017£485£410£444£443
2018£430£513£433£454
2019£449£420£452£447
2020£480£407£443£496
2021£498£425£495£495
2022£528£472£504£501
2023£544£449£501£530
2024£609£452£522£533
2025£554£448£532£552
2026£717£445£476£509
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eltham Town & Avery Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 1AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 1AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025260, Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1AAOtherFreehold£4,799,772
29 Apr 202644, Marlowe Gardens, London, SE9 1ABFlatsLeasehold£275,000
17 Oct 2025Flat, 34, Marlowe Gardens, London, SE9 1ABFlatsLeasehold£220,000
21 Oct 20259, Woodcroft Close, London, SE9 2ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 3, Royal Eltham Heights, 247, Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TXFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the SE9 1AA postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 1AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSocial Arts for EducationOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 1AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 1AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVillage Convenience Store263 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TYWalking directions to Village Convenience Store
0.2 miFootscray Off Licence62 Footscray Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2SUWalking directions to Footscray Off Licence
0.2 miSainsbury's1A Philpot Path, London, SE9 5DLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLidl137 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miIceland132-134 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BQWalking directions to Iceland

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 SE9 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlie Davis

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Pat Greenwell

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rob Sayers

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - 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)Eltham SouthE02000340
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 028AE01001613
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 1AA

Is SE9 1AA (Eltham South) safe?

The area around SE9 1AA records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE9 1AA?

The median sale price around SE9 1AA in Eltham South is £455,000 (about £484 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 1AA?

There are 13 schools close to SE9 1AA, including Social Arts for Education (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 1AA?

The closest station to SE9 1AA is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 904 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 1AA?

SE9 1AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 1AA (Eltham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 1AA is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlie Davis (Conservative and Unionist Party), Pat Greenwell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rob Sayers (Conservative and Unionist Party).