Postcode SE9 6EL 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 Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eltham Park is £78,488 per year. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queenscroft Recreation Ground.
Eltham Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Eltham Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Eltham Park is £78,488 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from SE9 6EL.
Eltham Park near SE9 6EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Eltham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Eltham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Mottingham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Mottingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queenscroft Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Queenscroft Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Well Hall Pleasaunce | Medium | Walking directions to Well Hall Pleasaunce |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £712,500 | £6,302 |
| Flats | 49 | £298,500 | £4,706 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £615,000 | £5,403 |
| Terraced | 40 | £502,500 | £5,917 |
10 year median price trend in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 6EL.
In the SE9 6EL postcode area, located within Eltham Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Niro Express | Eltham Hill, Greenwich, SE9 5EA | Walking directions to Niro Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 39-41 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1DH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Eltham International Market | 32 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BT | Walking directions to Eltham International Market |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 36-38 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Anna | Well Hall Road, Greenwich, SE9 6SH | Walking directions to Anna |
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 6EL, 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 6EL records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE9 6EL in Eltham Park is £473,365 (about £5,256 per square metre) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE9 6EL, including StreetVibes Media Academy (Good), Eltham Hill School (Good) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE9 6EL is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 458 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE9 6EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,789 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 6EL 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).
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.