Postcode insights

SE9 3BW

Spekehill

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Property search →

Interactive map showing SE9 3BW and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for SE9 3BW

Overview

Postcode SE9 3BW is located in a major urban area, within the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Mottingham East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mottingham East is £68,942 per year. The nearest station is Mottingham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wayside Green Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Mottingham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mottingham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mottingham East is £68,942 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from SE9 3BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham East near SE9 3BW 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 Mottingham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 3BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
0.9 mi

4

Elmstead Woods

Southeastern

Walking directions to Elmstead Woods
0.9 mi

4

New Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Eltham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 3BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWayside Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Wayside Green Open Space
0.4 miWynford ParkMediumWalking directions to Wynford Park
0.4 miThe CourseSmallWalking directions to The Course

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
6,532.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.34(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.81(-30%)
Vehicle crime
11.29(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+65%)
Drugs
8(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
48.79%
Other White
61
16.35%
African
38
10.19%
Other
19
5.09%
Other Asian
16
4.29%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.71%
No qualifications
66
23.66%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.09%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
28.69%
Social rents from council
32
26.23%
Owns outright
26
21.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.03%
Other social rented
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £644K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached47£630,000£482
Detached8£584,500£550
Terraced13£510,000£493
Flats25£305,000£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£277,500£490,000£464,000
2017£692,500£287,500£490,000£395,000
2018£535,000£277,000£500,000£420,000
2019£512,500£270,000£490,000£420,000
2020£650,000£300,000£500,000£422,500
2021£552,500£285,000£535,000£476,750
2022£640,000£301,000£605,000£525,000
2023£543,750£300,000£550,000£460,000
2024£640,000£308,000£545,000£539,750
2025£527,000£315,000£625,000£523,500
2026£807,500£296,500£615,000£512,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£406£401£393
2017£456£426£421£405
2018£476£432£433£429
2019£402£392£390£407
2020£465£423£462£421
2021£529£429£458£438
2022£538£439£498£487
2023£552£475£475£474
2024£559£443£484£517
2025£556£467£469£466
2026£570£459£543£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 3BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 3BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025274, Mottingham Road, London, SE9 4SZTerracedFreehold£420,000
30 Apr 20269, Spekehill, London, SE9 3BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
17 Apr 202532, Biddenden Way, London, SE9 3DWTerracedFreehold£280,000
31 Mar 2025214, Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5EWFlatsLeasehold£291,000
13 Nov 202511, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4LZFlatsFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SE9 3BW postcode area, located within Mottingham East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 3BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRavensworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMontbelle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary School and Language Impairment UnitAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 3BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 3BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis5-7 Cranley Parade, London, SE9 4DZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op Food60 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EBWalking 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 SE9 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Warren

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matt Hartley

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Roger Tester

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - 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)Mottingham EastE02000343
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 031CE01001602
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 3BW

Is SE9 3BW (Mottingham East) safe?

The area around SE9 3BW records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3BW?

The median sale price around SE9 3BW in Mottingham East is £510,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 3BW?

There are 13 schools close to SE9 3BW, including Ravensworth Primary School (Good), Montbelle Primary School (Good) and Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 3BW?

The closest station to SE9 3BW is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 1,352 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 3BW?

SE9 3BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 3BW (Mottingham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 3BW is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Luke Warren (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matt Hartley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger Tester (Conservative and Unionist Party).