Postcode SE9 5NU 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 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 Mottingham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fairy Hill Park.
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.
Eltham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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.
The average income per household in Eltham South is £73,905 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SE9 5NU.
Eltham South near SE9 5NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mottingham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Mottingham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Mottingham |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | New Eltham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Eltham |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Eltham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Eltham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fairy Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fairy Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | The Tarn | Medium | Walking directions to The Tarn |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £5,209 per square metre) in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £521,000 | £5,608 |
| Flats | 28 | £319,000 | £5,076 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £644,000 | £5,214 |
| Terraced | 11 | £515,000 | £5,302 |
10 year median price trend in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5NU.
In the SE9 5NU postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 5NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 188 Court Road, London, SE9 4EW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Shopping Point | 190 Court Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EW | Walking directions to Shopping Point |
| 0.5 mi | BMP Star Supermarket | 278 - 280 Court Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 4TU | Walking directions to BMP Star Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | 21 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QN | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.5 mi | Mace Express | 61 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZ | Walking directions to Mace Express |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE9 5NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Warren
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Hartley
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026
Roger Tester
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE9 5NU 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.
The median sale price around SE9 5NU in Eltham South is £510,000 (about £5,209 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SE9 5NU, including Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding), Middle Park Primary School (Good) and Eltham College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE9 5NU is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 222 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE9 5NU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 5NU 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).
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.