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SE9 5DQ

Passey Place

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

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Detailed insights for SE9 5DQ

Overview

Postcode SE9 5DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Eltham South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Queenscroft Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Eltham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Eltham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from SE9 5DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham South near SE9 5DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 5DQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham
0.7 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 5DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueenscroft Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Queenscroft Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
3,696.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
85.89(+220%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.2(+45%)
Public order
18.58(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.05(+111%)
Other theft
11.05(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
47.49%
Other White
86
24.02%
African
31
8.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.35%
Other
9
2.51%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
37.67%
No qualifications
70
23.97%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
40.49%
Other social rented
35
21.47%
Owns with a mortgage
27
16.56%
Owns outright
23
14.11%
Social rents from council
7
4.29%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) in Eltham Town & Avery Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eltham Town & Avery Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£712,500£6,302
Flats49£298,500£4,706
Semi-Detached39£615,000£5,403
Terraced40£502,500£5,917

10 year median price trend in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Town & Avery Hill.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Dec 20252 - 3, Chequers Parade, London, SE9 1DDOtherLeasehold£100
02 May 2025110, Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BWOtherFreehold£555,000
30 Apr 202565A, Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TDOtherFreehold£660,000
25 Jun 202524, Philipot Path, London, SE9 5DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£451,000
26 Mar 20252, Philipot Path, London, SE9 5DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the SE9 5DQ postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 5DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEltham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableStreetVibes Media AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSerenity School ElthamOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 5DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 5DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPassey Place News & Wine13 Passey Place, London, SE9 5DAWalking directions to Passey Place News & Wine
0 miJ S NewsCourt Yard, Greenwich, SE9 1BWWalking directions to J S News
0.1 miIceland132-134 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BQWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miAgoo Life Food Store9 Court Yard, London, SE9 5PRWalking directions to Agoo Life Food Store
0.1 miEltham Food & Wine25 Court Yard, London, SE9 5PRWalking directions to Eltham Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,788
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,353
Band H£4,024

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 5DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlie Davis

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Pat Greenwell

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rob Sayers

Eltham Town & Avery Hill - 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)Eltham SouthE02000340
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 028CE01001615
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 5DQ

Is SE9 5DQ (Eltham South) safe?

The area around SE9 5DQ records about 122 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE9 5DQ?

The median sale price around SE9 5DQ in Eltham South is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 5DQ?

There are 17 schools close to SE9 5DQ, including Eltham Church of England Primary School (Good), StreetVibes Media Academy (Good) and Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 5DQ?

The closest station to SE9 5DQ is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 640 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 5DQ?

SE9 5DQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,143 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 5DQ (Eltham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 5DQ is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlie Davis (Conservative and Unionist Party), Pat Greenwell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rob Sayers (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.