Edith Nesbit Walk Eltham, Greenwich
6 addresses across 4 postcodes (SE9), about 610 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20802015.
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Greenwich costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eltham, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Everest Health Partnership, about 270 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Greenwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,639 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,576 | £3,045 | £3,513 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- GARDEN WALL TO SOUTH OF MOAT OF WELL HALL ART GALLERY, grade II*
- MOAT AND BRIDGE TO SOUTH OF WELL HALL ART GALLERY, grade II*
- WELL HALL ART GALLERY, grade II*
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- ōRochester Way Social Club and adjoining open space, Rochester Way & Briset Rd Elthamō: up to 29 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE9 6QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE9 6SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE9 6EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 13 | unlikely |
| SE9 6SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 36 m and 43 m above sea level (39 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE9 6EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE9 6QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE9 6SL | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| SE9 6SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eltham 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Kidbrooke 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Mottingham 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westhorne Avenue / Briset Road Eltham | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Barrier Gardens Pier Woolwich | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eltham Shoppers Car Park | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Blackheath | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 35.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Health Partnership | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mangal Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest S3 Dental | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Eltham Community Hospital Cdc | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Well Hall, Well Hall Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queenscroft Recreation Ground 5.1 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Eltham Palace Allotments 5,520 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Well Hall Pleasaunce, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 200 m east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Well Hall Pleasaunce | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 200 m east |
| Garden Wall to South of Moat of Well Hall Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-east |
| Moat and Bridge to South of Well Hall Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-east |
| Well Hall Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m north-east |
| Orangery to Former Eltham House, Now at North End of Grounds of Number 113 (Southeastern Gas Board) | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Eltham Palace | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Eltham Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Conduit Head, Eltham | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Birdbrook | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Castlewood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Eltham Common | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Carter's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Woolwich Reach | Tidal water | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Greenwich: see them on the Greenwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haimo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eltham Hill School | Secondary | 11–19 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Greenwich | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henwick Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ealdham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deansfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middle Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Rugby T/A Blackheath Football Club SE9 6TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Bite Me @ Blackheath Rugby Club SE9 6TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 9 May 2024 |
| Haimo Primary School SE9 6DY | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Pacino's Eltham SE9 6SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Suya Pit SE9 6SX | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Atlantic BBQ Grill SE9 6SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2025 |
| Co-op Food SE9 6SR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Mangal Pharmacy SE9 6SZ | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Tudor Barn SE9 6SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Eltham Cafe SE9 6SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Taste Coffee Shop SE9 6SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Post Office SE9 6DR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Marmaris Cafe SE9 6SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Eltham Wines SE9 6SZ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| The Olive Oil Co SE9 6TA | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Milne Gardens (11); On or near Basket Gardens (9); On or near Pullman Place (9); On or near Horsfeld Gardens (4); On or near Tattersall Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SE9 6QP: 2 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- SE9 6SL: 2 addresses of 58 in the postcode
- SE9 6EG: 1 address of 94 in the postcode
- SE9 6SZ: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Basket Gardens · Foxhole Road · Tattersall Close · Milne Gardens · Horsfeld Gardens · Pullman Place · Bloxam Gardens · Keynsham Gardens · Kidbrooke Lane · Froissart Road · Horsfeld Road · Prince John Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.