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SE9 6HB

Sowerby Close

Eltham Town & Avery Hill

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Detailed insights for SE9 6HB

Overview

Postcode SE9 6HB 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queenscroft Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
66.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Eltham Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.2%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Eltham Park is £78,488 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from SE9 6HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham Park near SE9 6HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 6HB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham
0.8 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 6HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueenscroft Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Queenscroft Recreation Ground
0.3 miWell Hall PleasaunceMediumWalking directions to Well Hall Pleasaunce

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
3,733.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.14(+180%)
Shoplifting
85.95(+760%)
Public order
39.12(+479%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.53(+43%)
Other theft
30.23(+164%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
48.47%
Other White
39
19.9%
African
17
8.67%
Other Asian
7
3.57%
Other
7
3.57%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
30.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
29.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
12.09%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
65.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Owns outright
7
5.38%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 6HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 6HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202655, Sowerby Close, London, SE9 6HBFlatsLeasehold£215,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 40, 15, Sherard Road, London, SE9 6EXFlatsLeasehold£155,000
29 Sept 20256, Everest Road, London, SE9 6PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£925,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 3, Sherard Mansions, 26, Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6SQFlatsLeasehold£370,000
21 Jan 20254, Carnecke Gardens, London, SE9 6EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the SE9 6HB postcode area, located within Eltham Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 6HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableStreetVibes Media AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryEltham Hill SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEltham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 6HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 6HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express39-41 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1DHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondis36-38 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BTWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miEltham International Market32 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1BTWalking directions to Eltham International Market
0.1 miNiro ExpressEltham Hill, Greenwich, SE9 5EAWalking directions to Niro Express
0.1 miPolski SklepWell Hall Road, Greenwich, SE9 6SHWalking directions to Polski Sklep

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 6HB, 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 ParkE02000339
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 027DE01001609
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 6HB

Is SE9 6HB (Eltham Park) safe?

The area around SE9 6HB 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.

What is the average house price near SE9 6HB?

The median sale price around SE9 6HB in Eltham Park 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 6HB?

There are 18 schools close to SE9 6HB, including StreetVibes Media Academy (Good), Eltham Hill School (Good) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 6HB?

The closest station to SE9 6HB is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 420 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 6HB?

SE9 6HB 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).

Who represents SE9 6HB (Eltham Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 6HB 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.