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34 MARLOWE GARDENS, LONDON, ELTHAM, GREATER LONDON SE9 1AB

1 beds 1 baths Listed 22 Mar 2025 (-459d)

£230,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (SE9 1AB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT, 34 MARLOWE GARDENS, LONDON, ELTHAM, GREATER LONDON SE9 1AB |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £220,000 Oct 2025 |

## Description

Forming part of this small, INCREDIBLY QUIET and PRIVATE development is this ONE BEDROOM, GROUND FLOOR FLOOR FLAT which has direct access to OWN SECTION OF GARDEN and being offered CHAIN FREE.

The property offers bright, spacious accommodation which is ideal for the busy professional or if you are looking to downsize. Situated within easy walking distance of the Eltham High Street which offers an array of shops, bars, restaurants, sports centre with swimming pool, cinema complex with new SKY BAR, acres of open park/woodland, bus routes and close to choice of Mottingham and Eltham mainline stations.

The property boasts SHARE OF FREEHOLD with lease over 900 years, GARAGE en-bloc, SPACIOUS lounge with direct access to GARDEN,  kitchen with APPLIANCES, bathroom with white suite and neutral decor.

In addition, the property benefits from electric heating, secure entryphone system and CCTV in the communal areas and landscaped communal gardens.

THIS IS DEFINITELY A PROPERTY THAT WILL NOT REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR LONG, EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

## Property Photos

- ![FRONT EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/159728465/718094) - FRONT EXTERIOR
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/159728465/718095) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/159728465/718096) - KITCHEN
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/159728465/718097) - BEDROOM
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/159728465/718098) - LOUNGE
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/159728465/718099) - BATHROOM
- ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/159728465/718100) - GARDEN
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/159728465/718101) - KITCHEN
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/159728465/718102) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/159728465/718103) - KITCHEN
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/159728465/718104) - BATHROOM
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/159728465/718105) - BEDROOM
- ![CLOTHES DRYING AREA](/listings/photos/159728465/718106) - CLOTHES DRYING AREA
- ![RESIDENTS PARKING](/listings/photos/159728465/718107) - RESIDENTS PARKING
- ![PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT](/listings/photos/159728465/718108) - PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/159728465/718111) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/159728465/718112) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 FLAT MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £220,000 | 17/10/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 57 FLAT 3 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST | £207,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 247 FLAT 3 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX | £205,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 15 FRIARS MEWS, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1HR | £200,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| IMBER COURT FLAT 13 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5AX | £451,900 | 05/11/2025 | Flat |
| ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 245 FLAT 6 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX | £260,000 | 12/09/2025 | Flat |
| FLAT A, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST | £300,000 | 03/03/2025 | Flat |
| FLAT B, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST | £265,000 | 03/03/2025 | Flat |
| FLAT C, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST | £265,000 | 03/03/2025 | Flat |
| ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 247 FLAT 5 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX | £275,000 | 10/02/2025 | Flat |
| 251C ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TY | £190,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| NEWLANDS COURT FLAT 10 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2SS | £335,000 | 05/12/2023 | Flat |
| 5 WOODINGTON CLOSE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BJ | £308,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| 57 FLAT 1 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST | £277,000 | 25/10/2023 | Flat |
| 24 FRIARS MEWS, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1HR | £315,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| 7 WOODINGTON CLOSE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BJ | £315,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| 10 BEXLEY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2NY | £385,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| ASHCROFT COURT FLAT 6 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BQ | £308,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat |
| 1 FIRST FLOOR FLAT POUND PLACE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5DN | £140,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| 52 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AD | £238,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £227,500 | 10/03/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 3 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £280,000 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| ASHCROFT COURT FLAT 10 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BQ | £380,000 | 16/01/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 15 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £270,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 2 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £230,000 | 23/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 27 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £275,000 | 23/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 47 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £270,000 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 8 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £243,500 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 40 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB | £257,000 | 24/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £256,625 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £280,995 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £284,844 (41 Flat, SE9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Greenwich). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,757/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,952/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,147/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Halons Road, SE9 | £1,600/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Pleasaunce Court, SE9 | £1,475/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,538/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £192,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £153,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,538/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £453/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 0.6%
- **10y growth:** 12.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Greenwich; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 14.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

FRONT EXTERIOR LOUNGE KITCHEN BEDROOM LOUNGE BATHROOM GARDEN KITCHEN LOUNGE KITCHEN BATHROOM BEDROOM CLOTHES DRYING AREA RESIDENTS PARKING PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Last sold

£220,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£284,844 (-19.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,894 of 33,755)

Street crime

282 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR FLAT
SHARE OF FREEHOLD WITH LEASE OVER 900 YEARS
GARDEN AND GARAGE EN-BLOC
PRICED TO SELL AND CHAIN FREE
QUIET AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
TOP OF HIGH STREET CLOSE TO MANY AMENITIES
IDEAL FIRST TIME PURCHASE OR INVESTMENT BUY
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR VIEWING

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Parking: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Forming part of this small, INCREDIBLY QUIET and PRIVATE development is this ONE BEDROOM, GROUND FLOOR FLOOR FLAT which has direct access to OWN SECTION OF GARDEN and being offered CHAIN FREE.
The property offers bright, spacious accommodation which is ideal for the busy professional or if you are looking to downsize. Situated within easy walking distance of the Eltham High Street which offers an array of shops, bars, restaurants, sports centre with swimming pool, cinema complex with new SKY BAR, acres of open park/woodland, bus routes and close to choice of Mottingham and Eltham mainline stations.
The property boasts SHARE OF FREEHOLD with lease over 900 years, GARAGE en-bloc, SPACIOUS lounge with direct access to GARDEN, kitchen with APPLIANCES, bathroom with white suite and neutral decor.
In addition, the property benefits from electric heating, secure entryphone system and CCTV in the communal areas and landscaped communal gardens.
THIS IS DEFINITELY A PROPERTY THAT WILL NOT REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR LONG, EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Listed by

Eltham

Harrison Ingram

Reference: 159728465

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/10/2025 (8 months ago)	£220,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
57 FLAT 3 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST	£207,000	19/12/2025	Flat
ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 247 FLAT 3 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX	£205,000	28/11/2025	Flat
15 FRIARS MEWS, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1HR	£200,000	28/11/2025	Flat
IMBER COURT FLAT 13 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5AX	£451,900	05/11/2025	Flat
ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 245 FLAT 6 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX	£260,000	12/09/2025	Flat
FLAT A, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST	£300,000	03/03/2025	Flat
FLAT B, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST	£265,000	03/03/2025	Flat
FLAT C, 59 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST	£265,000	03/03/2025	Flat
ROYAL ELTHAM HEIGHTS, 247 FLAT 5 ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TX	£275,000	10/02/2025	Flat
251C ELTHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1TY	£190,000	20/12/2023	Flat
NEWLANDS COURT FLAT 10 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2SS	£335,000	05/12/2023	Flat
5 WOODINGTON CLOSE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BJ	£308,000	10/11/2023	Flat
57 FLAT 1 FOOTSCRAY ROAD, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2ST	£277,000	25/10/2023	Flat
24 FRIARS MEWS, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1HR	£315,000	20/10/2023	Flat
7 WOODINGTON CLOSE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BJ	£315,000	13/10/2023	Flat
10 BEXLEY ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 2NY	£385,000	23/06/2023	Flat
ASHCROFT COURT FLAT 6 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BQ	£308,000	09/06/2023	Flat
1 FIRST FLOOR FLAT POUND PLACE, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5DN	£140,000	19/05/2023	Flat
52 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AD	£238,000	28/04/2023	Flat
Same street 36 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£227,500	10/03/2023	Other
Same street 3 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£280,000	23/01/2023	Flat
ASHCROFT COURT FLAT 10 GREENACRES, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 5BQ	£380,000	16/01/2023	Flat
Same street 15 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£270,000	29/11/2022	Flat
Same street 2 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£230,000	23/03/2022	Flat
Same street 27 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£275,000	23/02/2022	Flat
Same street 47 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£270,000	21/01/2022	Flat
Same street 8 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£243,500	21/12/2021	Flat
Same street 40 MARLOWE GARDENS, ELTHAM, LONDON, GREENWICH, GREATER LONDON, SE9 1AB	£257,000	24/08/2021	Flat

Street average: £256,625 (8 sales)

Area average: £280,995 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 0.6%

10y growth 12.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Greenwich. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.9%

5y (index) -0.1%

10y (index) 14.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Greenwich. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,757/mo

Realistic £1,952/mo

Optimistic £2,147/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Greenwich.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Outer East London: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SE9 1AB

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Eltham High Street / Foots Cray Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Eltham High Street / Westmount Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Crown Beauty	0.1 miles
Shop	Village Convenience Store	0.1 miles
Train station	Eltham	0.5 miles
University	University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus	0.8 miles
Train station	Mottingham	0.9 miles
University	University of Greenwich	3.7 miles
Hospital	Sloane Hospital	4.1 miles
Hospital	Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	59
Violence and sexual offences	56
Shoplifting	36
Public order	23
Vehicle crime	18
Burglary	17
Robbery	16
Other theft	15
Criminal damage and arson	14
Other crime	11
Theft from the person	11
Drugs	6
Total incidents	282

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Social Arts for Education	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 24 Sep 2024
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 25 Jan 2023
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 29 Jan 2023
Eltham Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 1 Dec 2022
StreetVibes Media Academy	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Halons Road, SE9	£1,600/mo	1	0.25 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Pleasaunce Court, SE9	£1,475/mo	1	0.65 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,538/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £192,250

Target investor price (1%) £153,800

Gross yield 8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×

Monthly cashflow £453/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).