SE9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SE9 district covers Eltham South, Mottingham, Mottingham East. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 15 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SE9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SE9 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Bridge: 32 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SE9
- Alderwood Primary School · SE9 2JH · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 7% in England
- Deansfield Primary School · SE9 1XP · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 5% in England
- Dulverton Primary School · SE9 3RH · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 10% in England
- Ealdham Primary School · SE9 6BP · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 18% in England
- Elmstead Wood Primary School · SE9 4AT · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 28% in England
- Eltham Church of England Primary School · SE9 1TR · Good (2022) · Top 6% in England
- Gordon Primary School · SE9 1QG · Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit · SE9 3JN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 44% in England
- Haimo Primary School · SE9 6DY · Good (2024) · Top 30% in England
- Henwick Primary School · SE9 6NZ · Good (2024) · Top 27% in England
- Middle Park Primary School · SE9 5RX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 45% in England
- Montbelle Primary School · SE9 3EY · Remains Good (2023) · Top 39% in England
Secondary schools in SE9
- Eltham Hill School · SE9 5EE · Remains Good (2024) · Top 18% in England
- Harris Academy Greenwich · SE9 5EQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 29% in England
- Leigh Stationers' Academy · SE9 2PT · Good (2023) · Top 29% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School · SE9 2SU · Good (2022) · Top 8% in England
Fee-paying schools in SE9
- Eltham College · SE9 4QF · Inspected by ISI
- Serenity School Eltham · SE9 5NP · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Social Arts for Education · SE9 1TY · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- St Olave's Prep School · SE9 3QS · Inspected by ISI
- StreetVibes Media Academy · SE9 1DA · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Wize Up · SE9 6DN · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in SE9
- Bright Blocks Preschool · SE9 2SD · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool · SE9 5DR · Good (Ofsted)
- Bexley Bears Preschool (Mottingham) · SE9 4EB
- Mottingham Hall for Children · SE9 4RW · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Bouncy Bees Childcare · SE9 3AG · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunflower Montessori Nursery School · SE9 4UB
- Sunny Kids - St Andrews · SE9 4TQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Treetops Mottingham Day · SE9 4RZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool · SE9 6DQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Crafty Wizards Henwick · SE9 6NX
GP surgeries in SE9
- Eltham Medical Practice · SE9 5DQ
- Everest Health Partnership · SE9 6ER
- Elmstead Medical Clinic · SE9 3JD
- New Eltham And Blackfen Medical Centre · SE9 3PT
Neighbourhoods in SE9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SE9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham South | 16% | £424k | Very high | 8 min |
| Mottingham | 13% | £402k | Very high | 7 min |
| Mottingham East | 11% | £450k | Average | 7 min |
| Eltham West | 10% | £458k | Average | 6 min |
| Eltham Park | 10% | £540k | Very high | 6 min |
| New Eltham | 9% | £570k | Low | 9 min |
| Eltham North | 9% | £560k | Very low | 9 min |
| Avery Hill | 7% | £485k | Low | 7 min |
| Middlepark & Horn Park | 6% | £414k | Average | 6 min |
| Kidbrooke South | 3% | £450k | High | 10 min |
| Chinbrook | 3% | £380k | Average | 7 min |
| Longlands & Halfway | 2% | £550k | Very low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the SE9 postcode?
SE9 covers 15 neighbourhoods in Eltham South, Mottingham, Mottingham East, with 1,209 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SE9?
The typical home price across SE9's neighbourhoods is £450k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SE9?
17 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a SE9 postcode, plus 6 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from SE9?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Bridge 32 minutes.