Postcode SE9 4LY is located in a major urban area, within the Mottingham ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Chislehurst North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chislehurst North is £87,337 per year. The nearest station is Elmstead Woods, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wayside Green Open Space.
Chislehurst North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Chislehurst North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chislehurst North is £87,337 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SE9 4LY.
Chislehurst North near SE9 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elmstead Woods located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Elmstead Woods | Southeastern | Walking directions to Elmstead Woods |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Mottingham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Mottingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wayside Green Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Wayside Green Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Wynford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wynford Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Course | Small | Walking directions to The Course |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £950,000 | £617 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £637,000 | £543 |
| Terraced | 42 | £412,500 | £537 |
| Flats | 20 | £290,000 | £446 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 28, Offenham Road, London, SE9 4LY | Terraced | Freehold | £373,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 11, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4LZ | Flats | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 128, Prestbury Square, London, SE9 4NB | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 274, Mottingham Road, London, SE9 4SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 214, Elmstead Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5EW | Flats | Leasehold | £291,000 |
In the SE9 4LY postcode area, located within Chislehurst North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 5-7 Cranley Parade, London, SE9 4DZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 60 Kimmeridge Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE9 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giles Cordwell
Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Sage
Mottingham - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE9 4LY records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE9 4LY in Chislehurst North is £412,500 (about £527 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SE9 4LY, including Ravensworth Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Montbelle Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE9 4LY is Elmstead Woods in TfL zone 4, about 1,301 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE9 4LY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,119 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 4LY 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).