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SE9 4ER

Sidcup Road

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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Detailed insights for SE9 4ER

Overview

Postcode SE9 4ER 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fairy Hill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Mottingham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mottingham East has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from SE9 4ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham East near SE9 4ER 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4ER
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 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 4ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFairy Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Fairy Hill Park
0.4 miWynford ParkMediumWalking directions to Wynford Park
0.2 miThe TarnMediumWalking directions to The Tarn

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,166.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.85(-19%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.64(-40%)
Drugs
10.93(+76%)
Other theft
9.64(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.35(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
47.76%
Other White
68
21.79%
Other
28
8.97%
Other Asian
10
3.21%
African
9
2.88%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
39.39%
No qualifications
50
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
36.03%
Owns outright
29
21.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.38%
Social rents from council
15
11.03%
Other social rented
15
11.03%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £5,209 per square metre) in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham 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 Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£521,000£5,608
Flats28£319,000£5,076
Semi-Detached47£644,000£5,214
Terraced11£515,000£5,302

10 year median price trend in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 32, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£240,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 43, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£228,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 34, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£215,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 41, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£205,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 19, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£175,500

Schools

In the SE9 4ER postcode area, located within Mottingham East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSerenity School ElthamOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableEltham CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary School and Language Impairment UnitAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 4ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShopping Point190 Court Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EWWalking directions to Shopping Point
0 miCostcutter188 Court Road, London, SE9 4EWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miBMP Star Supermarket278 - 280 Court Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 4TUWalking directions to BMP Star Supermarket
0.3 miMace Express61 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZWalking directions to Mace Express
0.3 miNisa Local79-81 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4TJWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4ER, 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 031AE01001597
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4ER

Is SE9 4ER (Mottingham East) safe?

The area around SE9 4ER records about 67 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE9 4ER?

The median sale price around SE9 4ER in Mottingham East is £510,000 (about £5,209 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 4ER?

There are 16 schools close to SE9 4ER, including Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding), Eltham College and Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 4ER?

The closest station to SE9 4ER is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 77 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4ER?

SE9 4ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 4ER (Mottingham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 4ER 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).

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.