Eltham
Eltham spent the Middle Ages hosting kings for Christmas and has spent the time since explaining to cab drivers that it is still technically London. The palace still sits on its hill, the Tube never arrived, and the Yorkshire Grey at the bottom of Eltham Hill is now a McDonald's, which is about the right ratio of grandeur to lunch. It is south-east London for people who wanted a semi with a garden and made their peace with standing all the way to Charing Cross.
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01Overview
Is Eltham a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Eltham?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Eltham?
04Flood risk
Is Eltham at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Eltham a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Eltham?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Eltham?
08The area around
What's the area around Eltham like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Eltham?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 5 October 2026 (what this means)