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SE9 4ST

Mottingham Road

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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Overview

Postcode SE9 4ST 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mottingham Sports Ground / Foxes Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Mottingham East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mottingham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% 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 25 ft away from SE9 4ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Mottingham East near SE9 4ST 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4ST
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 4ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMottingham Sports Ground / Foxes FieldLargeWalking directions to Mottingham Sports Ground / Foxes Field
0.2 miWynford ParkMediumWalking directions to Wynford Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,060.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.34(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.81(-30%)
Vehicle crime
11.29(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+65%)
Drugs
8(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
65.48%
Other White
27
9.61%
African
19
6.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.56%
Roma
10
3.56%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
29.96%
No qualifications
59
24.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.88%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
34.62%
Owns outright
30
28.85%
Social rents from council
29
27.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.81%
Other social rented
2
1.92%
Total households: 104

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 20254, Albert Road, London, SE9 4SWTerracedFreehold£315,000
13 Jun 202533, Lavidge Road, London, SE9 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£745,000
06 Mar 20251, Lavidge Road, London, SE9 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,010,000
19 Dec 20251, Avondale Road, London, SE9 4SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£837,500
30 Jul 202565, Leysdown Road, London, SE9 3NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£291,666

Schools

In the SE9 4ST postcode area, located within Mottingham East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRavensworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenacres Primary School and Language Impairment UnitAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local79-81 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4TJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miBMP Star Supermarket278 - 280 Court Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 4TUWalking directions to BMP Star Supermarket
0.2 miMace Express61 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZWalking directions to Mace Express
0.3 miLidl24 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QWWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miM&S Simply Food21 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QNWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 4ST, 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 031CE01001602
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4ST

Is SE9 4ST (Mottingham East) safe?

The area around SE9 4ST records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4ST?

The median sale price around SE9 4ST 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 4ST?

There are 10 schools close to SE9 4ST, 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 4ST?

The closest station to SE9 4ST is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 686 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4ST?

SE9 4ST scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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