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SE9 5QS

Middle Park Avenue

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

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Overview

Postcode SE9 5QS 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 Middlepark & Horn Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlepark & Horn Park is £63,115 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
80.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Middlepark & Horn Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Middlepark & Horn Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.5%

Approximately 80.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middlepark & Horn Park is £63,115 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from SE9 5QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlepark & Horn Park near SE9 5QS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 5QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham
1 mi

4

New Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to New Eltham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 5QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFairy Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Fairy Hill Park
0.2 miThe TarnMediumWalking directions to The Tarn

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
3,251.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.6(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.51(-39%)
Public order
8.89(+32%)
Drugs
8.25(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
63.9%
African
26
9.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
5.05%
Caribbean
13
4.69%
Other White
13
4.69%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
19.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
17.9%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
94
59.12%
Other social rented
34
21.38%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.66%
Owns outright
4
2.52%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£351K – £643K

Based on 99 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-Detached49£630,000£482
Detached9£527,000£537
Terraced13£510,000£493
Flats28£312,500£465

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 5QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 2025463, Sidcup Road, London, SE9 4ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
28 May 2025443, Sidcup Road, London, SE9 4ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
22 Jul 2025457, Middle Park Avenue, London, SE9 5QWFlatsLeasehold£154,000
22 May 2026Flat 13, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£185,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 37, Pickwick Court, 60, West Park, London, SE9 4SAFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the SE9 5QS postcode area, located within Middlepark & Horn Park, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 5QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSerenity School ElthamOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableEltham CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryMiddle Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 5QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 5QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter188 Court Road, London, SE9 4EWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miShopping Point190 Court Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4EWWalking directions to Shopping Point
0.3 miM&S Simply Food21 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QNWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miBMP Star Supermarket278 - 280 Court Road, Greenwich, London, SE9 4TUWalking directions to BMP Star Supermarket
0.3 miMace Express61 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QZWalking directions to Mace Express

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 5QS, 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)Middlepark & Horn ParkE02000341
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 029CE01001655
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 5QS

Is SE9 5QS (Middlepark & Horn Park) safe?

The area around SE9 5QS records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SE9 5QS?

The median sale price around SE9 5QS in Middlepark & Horn Park is £510,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 5QS?

There are 16 schools close to SE9 5QS, including Serenity School Eltham (Outstanding), Eltham College and Middle Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 5QS?

The closest station to SE9 5QS is Mottingham in TfL zone 4, about 113 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 5QS?

SE9 5QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 5QS (Middlepark & Horn Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 5QS 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).