Postcode SE9 5QE is located in a major urban area, within the Eltham Town & Avery Hill area 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 median sale price in Eltham Town & Avery Hill is £456,500 (around £484 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,250 and £603,750. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Queenscroft Recreation Ground.
Eltham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,430 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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 10.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from SE9 5QE.
Eltham South near SE9 5QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Eltham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Eltham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Mottingham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Mottingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queenscroft Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Queenscroft Recreation Ground |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £456,500 (about £484 per square foot) in Eltham Town & Avery Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £3,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £630,000 | £552 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £625,000 | £488 |
| Terraced | 40 | £487,500 | £535 |
| Flats | 56 | £299,250 | £446 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £725,000 | £255,000 | £515,000 | £395,000 |
| 2017 | £805,000 | £275,000 | £505,000 | £407,500 |
| 2018 | £880,000 | £329,000 | £562,000 | £444,000 |
| 2019 | £900,000 | £288,000 | £587,475 | £422,000 |
| 2020 | £865,000 | £271,250 | £630,000 | £426,000 |
| 2021 | £765,000 | £280,500 | £587,500 | £470,000 |
| 2022 | £975,000 | £315,000 | £645,000 | £475,000 |
| 2023 | £1,070,000 | £315,000 | £610,000 | £468,000 |
| 2024 | £1,101,220 | £300,000 | £622,500 | £477,500 |
| 2025 | £777,500 | £300,000 | £612,500 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £957,500 | £289,200 | £630,000 | £472,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475 | £424 | £419 | £424 |
| 2017 | £485 | £410 | £444 | £443 |
| 2018 | £430 | £513 | £433 | £454 |
| 2019 | £449 | £420 | £452 | £447 |
| 2020 | £480 | £407 | £443 | £496 |
| 2021 | £498 | £425 | £495 | £495 |
| 2022 | £528 | £472 | £504 | £501 |
| 2023 | £544 | £449 | £501 | £530 |
| 2024 | £609 | £452 | £522 | £533 |
| 2025 | £554 | £456 | £532 | £553 |
| 2026 | £673 | £444 | £469 | £509 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | 2, Chaundrye Close, London, SE9 5QB | Detached | Freehold | £1,128,640 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 4, Moat Court, London, SE9 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £367,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 24, Moat Court, London, SE9 5QD | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Flat 2, Palace Court, 17, Wythfield Road, London, SE9 5TG | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 6, Kings Orchard, London, SE9 5TJ | Detached | Freehold | £1,160,000 |
In the SE9 5QE postcode area, located within Eltham South, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Serenity School Eltham | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Serenity School Eltham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | StreetVibes Media Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
StreetVibes Media Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Jan 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Eltham Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2019. | |
Eltham Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Jan 2019
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE9 5QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eltham Food & Wine | 25 Court Yard, London, SE9 5PR | Walking directions to Eltham Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Agoo Life Food Store | 9 Court Yard, London, SE9 5PR | Walking directions to Agoo Life Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Eltham International Market | 32 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BT | Walking directions to Eltham International Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 36-38 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Niro Express | Eltham Hill, Greenwich, SE9 5EA | Walking directions to Niro Express |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich 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 5QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charlie Davis
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Pat Greenwell
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Rob Sayers
Eltham Town & Avery Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Efford
Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE9 5QE 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE9 5QE in Eltham Town & Avery Hill is £456,500 (about £484 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE9 5QE, including Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding), StreetVibes Media Academy (Good) and Eltham Hill School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE9 5QE is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 852 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE9 5QE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,430 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 5QE 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).