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SE9 4LP

Dunkery Road

Mottingham

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Detailed insights for SE9 4LP

Overview

Postcode SE9 4LP is located in a major urban area, within the Mottingham ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Mottingham area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mottingham is £64,454 per year. The nearest station is Mottingham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wayside Green Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Mottingham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mottingham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Mottingham is £64,454 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SE9 4LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham near SE9 4LP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
0.9 mi

4

Elmstead Woods

Southeastern

Walking directions to Elmstead Woods

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 4LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWayside Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Wayside Green Open Space
0.4 miWynford ParkMediumWalking directions to Wynford Park
0.5 miThe CourseSmallWalking directions to The Course

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
7,442.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.07(+119%)
Vehicle crime
13.36(+43%)
Drugs
11.45(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-62%)
Public order
5.73(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
65.63%
Other White
29
8.98%
African
18
5.57%
Chinese
10
3.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.1%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.53%
No qualifications
50
21.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.87%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
39.2%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.8%
Owns outright
21
16.8%
Social rents from council
8
6.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Mottingham

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£527
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £565K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £527 per square foot) in Mottingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,740,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£950,000£617
Semi-Detached19£637,000£543
Terraced42£412,500£537
Flats20£290,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mottingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£995,000£268,000£500,000£326,100
2017£900,000£272,500£505,000£335,750
2018£915,000£294,000£460,000£338,500
2019£902,500£260,000£500,000£325,000
2020£762,500£284,000£515,000£350,000
2021£1,075,000£282,500£556,250£362,500
2022£950,000£274,000£642,000£400,000
2023£858,000£295,000£537,500£395,000
2024£880,000£285,000£550,000£395,000
2025£960,000£290,000£617,500£410,000
2026£1,740,000£320,000£625,000£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mottingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505£400£459£431
2017£528£415£491£429
2018£440£455£455£414
2019£481£392£455£428
2020£454£448£493£455
2021£508£497£473£468
2022£624£423£538£504
2023£562£444£540£498
2024£559£442£550£489
2025£550£447£541£527
2026£622£398£550£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mottingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mottingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026307, Dunkery Road, London, SE9 4LPTerracedFreehold£376,500
13 Nov 202511, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4LZFlatsFreehold£410,000
04 Jun 202522, Ravenscroft Crescent, London, SE9 4LLTerracedFreehold£355,000
09 Jan 202618, Ravensworth Road, London, SE9 4LWTerracedFreehold£418,000
31 Mar 2025128, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4NBTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the SE9 4LP postcode area, located within Mottingham, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRavensworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary School and Language Impairment UnitAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 4LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis5-7 Cranley Parade, London, SE9 4DZWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food60 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

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 4LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giles Cordwell

Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Louise Sage

Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
WardMottinghamE05014000
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MottinghamE02000127
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 001CE01000781
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4LP

Is SE9 4LP (Mottingham) safe?

The area around SE9 4LP records about 113 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE9 4LP?

The median sale price around SE9 4LP in Mottingham is £412,500 (about £527 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 4LP?

There are 12 schools close to SE9 4LP, including Ravensworth Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic 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 4LP?

The closest station to SE9 4LP is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 1,246 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4LP?

SE9 4LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 4LP is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Giles Cordwell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Louise Sage (Reform UK).