Postcode SE9 1AB 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 0.5 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.
Eltham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Eltham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from SE9 1AB.
Eltham South near SE9 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eltham Park South | Large | Walking directions to Eltham Park South |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) in Eltham Town & Avery Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,805,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £712,500 | £6,302 |
| Flats | 49 | £298,500 | £4,706 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £615,000 | £5,403 |
| Terraced | 40 | £502,500 | £5,917 |
10 year median price trend in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 1AB.
In the SE9 1AB postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Village Convenience Store | 263 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TY | Walking directions to Village Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1A Philpot Path, London, SE9 5DL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Footscray Off Licence | 62 Footscray Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2SU | Walking directions to Footscray Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 137 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 132-134 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE9 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Davis
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat Greenwell
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Rob Sayers
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE9 1AB 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.
The median sale price around SE9 1AB in Eltham South is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SE9 1AB, including Social Arts for Education (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (Good) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE9 1AB is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 866 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE9 1AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,317 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 1AB 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.