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SE9 1LN

Congreve Road

Eltham Park & Progress

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Detailed insights for SE9 1LN

Overview

Postcode SE9 1LN is located in a major urban area, within the Eltham Park & Progress ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Eltham North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eltham North is £88,719 per year. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Well Hall Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Eltham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eltham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.8%

Approximately 31.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Eltham North is £88,719 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SE9 1LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham North near SE9 1LN 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 Eltham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 1LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 1LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWell Hall PleasaunceMediumWalking directions to Well Hall Pleasaunce
0.5 miEltham CommonMediumWalking directions to Eltham Common
0.4 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
7,648.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.81(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(-47%)
Vehicle crime
9.62(+3%)
Other theft
5.66(-50%)
Burglary
5.09(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
77.22%
Other White
28
9.96%
Other Asian
8
2.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.78%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
35.78%
No qualifications
37
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
34.58%
Owns outright
27
25.23%
Other social rented
27
25.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.48%
Social rents from council
7
6.54%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Eltham Park & Progress

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £5,955 per square metre) in Eltham Park & Progress area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £916,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eltham Park & Progress in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham Park & Progress over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£700,000£7,527
Flats10£306,500£5,288
Semi-Detached22£642,250£6,342
Terraced80£547,500£6,035

10 year median price trend in Eltham Park & Progress

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Park & Progress.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 1LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2025133, Congreve Road, London, SE9 1LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
10 Oct 202517, Lovelace Green, London, SE9 1LGTerracedFreehold£512,500
31 Jan 202547, Lovelace Green, London, SE9 1LGTerracedFreehold£455,000
13 Aug 2025310, Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UESemi-DetachedFreehold£600,000
30 Jul 2025312, Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UETerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the SE9 1LN postcode area, located within Eltham North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 1LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGordon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHenwick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 1LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 1LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one141 Grangehill Road, London, SE9 1SFWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miOmkar Food & Wine418 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UDWalking directions to Omkar Food & Wine
0.3 miCostcutter428-430 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6UDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco Express10 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6BZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMRH Well Hall Service StationTudor Parade, Greenwich, SE9 6SXWalking directions to MRH Well Hall Service Station

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,788
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,353
Band H£4,024

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

Local councillors

Gabriella Olumide

Eltham Park & Progress - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jeremy Stuart Fraser

Eltham Park & Progress - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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 NorthE02000335
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 023DE01001611
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 1LN

Is SE9 1LN (Eltham North) safe?

The area around SE9 1LN records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 SE9 1LN?

The median sale price around SE9 1LN in Eltham North is £560,000 (about £5,955 per square metre) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 1LN?

There are 20 schools close to SE9 1LN, including St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good), Gordon Primary School (Good) and Henwick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 1LN?

The closest station to SE9 1LN is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 851 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 1LN?

SE9 1LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 1LN (Eltham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 1LN is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gabriella Olumide (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jeremy Stuart Fraser (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.