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SE9 4EU

Sidcup Road

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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Overview

Postcode SE9 4EU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Tarn.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Mottingham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% 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

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 13 ft away from SE9 4EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham East near SE9 4EU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4EU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 4EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe TarnMediumWalking directions to The Tarn

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,369.2 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
193
59.75%
Other White
30
9.29%
Indian
22
6.81%
Caribbean
21
6.5%
Other
19
5.88%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
39.03%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.45%
No qualifications
41
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
50%
Owns with a mortgage
51
43.22%
Social rents from council
4
3.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 2026421, Sidcup Road, London, SE9 4EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
18 Feb 202624, West Hallowes, London, SE9 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
27 Jun 202522, West Hallowes, London, SE9 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£602,000
13 Nov 20253, West Hallowes, London, SE9 4EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
11 Apr 20251, West Hallowes, London, SE9 4EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SE9 4EU postcode area, located within Mottingham East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEltham CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryMiddle Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSerenity School ElthamOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 4EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply Food21 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QNWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miLidl24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMace Express61 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZWalking directions to Mace Express
0.3 miTesco Express1-3 Newmarket Green, London, SE9 5ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBMP Star Supermarket278 - 280 Court Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 4TUWalking directions to BMP Star Supermarket

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 4EU, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4EU

Is SE9 4EU (Mottingham East) safe?

The area around SE9 4EU 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 4EU?

The median sale price around SE9 4EU 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 4EU?

There are 16 schools close to SE9 4EU, including Eltham College, Middle Park Primary School (Good) and Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 4EU?

The closest station to SE9 4EU is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 533 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4EU?

SE9 4EU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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