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SE9 2TW

Footscray Road

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

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Detailed insights for SE9 2TW

Overview

Postcode SE9 2TW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Eltham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Eltham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SE9 2TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham South near SE9 2TW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 2TW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham
0.8 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
1 mi

4

New Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Eltham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
3,696.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
85.89(+220%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.2(+45%)
Public order
18.58(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.05(+111%)
Other theft
11.05(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
47.49%
Other White
86
24.02%
African
31
8.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.35%
Other
9
2.51%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
37.67%
No qualifications
70
23.97%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
40.49%
Other social rented
35
21.47%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.56%
Owns outright
23
14.11%
Social rents from council
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

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)

Price distribution by property type for Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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 Town & Avery Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£712,500£6,302
Flats49£298,500£4,706
Semi-Detached39£615,000£5,403
Terraced40£502,500£5,917

10 year median price trend in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 2TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 2TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025200, Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BAOtherFreehold£505,000
16 Apr 202619, Messeter Place, London, SE9 5DPTerracedFreehold£520,000
13 Mar 20269, Messeter Place, London, SE9 5DPTerracedLeasehold£525,000
13 Nov 202514, Woodington Close, London, SE9 5BJFlatsLeasehold£300,000
04 Sept 202511, Woodington Close, London, SE9 5BJFlatsLeasehold£296,400

Schools

In the SE9 2TW postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 2TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEltham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSocial Arts for EducationOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 2TW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 2TW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's1A Philpot Path, London, SE9 5DLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miVillage Convenience Store263 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1TYWalking directions to Village Convenience Store
0.2 miLidl137 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TQWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIceland132-134 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miPassey Place News & Wine13 Passey Place, London, SE9 5DAWalking directions to Passey Place News & Wine

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 2TW, 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 028CE01001615
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 2TW

Is SE9 2TW (Eltham South) safe?

The area around SE9 2TW records about 122 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE9 2TW?

The median sale price around SE9 2TW in Eltham South is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 2TW?

There are 14 schools close to SE9 2TW, including Eltham Church of England Primary School (Good), Social Arts for Education (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 2TW?

The closest station to SE9 2TW is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 756 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 2TW?

SE9 2TW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,143 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 2TW (Eltham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 2TW 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).

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.