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SE9 4LS

Smarden Grove

Mottingham

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Detailed insights for SE9 4LS

Overview

Postcode SE9 4LS 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 average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wayside Green Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Mottingham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mottingham has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.7%

Approximately 34.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from SE9 4LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham near SE9 4LS 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
0.8 mi

4

Elmstead Woods

Southeastern

Walking directions to Elmstead Woods

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 4LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWayside Green Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Wayside Green Open Space
0.4 miWynford ParkMediumWalking directions to Wynford Park
0.3 miQueen's GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
10,457.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.01(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.32(-24%)
Vehicle crime
11.08(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+29%)
Drugs
4.31(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
55.85%
Other White
31
9.06%
Caribbean
22
6.43%
African
20
5.85%
Indian
15
4.39%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.2%
No qualifications
51
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.06%
Other social rented
37
30.58%
Owns outright
21
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Social rents from council
5
4.13%
Total households: 121

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026307, Dunkery Road, London, SE9 4LPTerracedFreehold£376,500
13 Nov 202511, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4LZFlatsFreehold£410,000
31 Mar 2025128, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4NBTerracedFreehold£415,000
29 Jan 202628, Offenham Road, London, SE9 4LYTerracedFreehold£373,000
31 Mar 202577, Framlingham Crescent, London, SE9 4AETerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4LS
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 4LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 4LS, 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 001EE01000783
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4LS

Is SE9 4LS (Mottingham) safe?

The area around SE9 4LS records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4LS?

The median sale price around SE9 4LS 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 4LS?

There are 12 schools close to SE9 4LS, 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 4LS?

The closest station to SE9 4LS is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 1,316 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4LS?

SE9 4LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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