Handley Drive, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SE3 9BW, SE3 9BU.
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At a glance
114 property sales on Handley Drive, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £638,750. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £527,296. Average sale prices rose from £647,895 in 2016 to £649,167 in 2026 (+0%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% below the London average of £755,818 over the same period. 27 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 16 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% flat, 35% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Handley Drive range from £237,500 to £1,018,000. 22% of homes sold here were freehold and 78% leasehold.
House prices on Handley Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SE3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 22% freehold and 78% leasehold across 129 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 74 | £527,296 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 40 | £821,498 | 1 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Handley Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 1 May 2026 | £765,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 6 Feb 2026 | £732,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 45, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 28 Jan 2026 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 8 Dec 2025 | £607,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 10 Sep 2025 | £895,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 56, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 18 Aug 2025 | £525,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 85, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 27 Jun 2025 | £590,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 9 May 2025 | £780,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 49, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 31 Jan 2025 | £920,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 29, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 9 Dec 2024 | £841,050 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 31, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 30 Sep 2024 | £840,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 30 Sep 2024 | £830,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| Flat 93, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 20 Sep 2024 | £686,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 29 Aug 2024 | £840,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 25, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 28 Aug 2024 | £835,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 39, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 27 Aug 2024 | £835,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 37, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 23 Aug 2024 | £1,018,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 27, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 21 Aug 2024 | £830,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 43, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 16 Aug 2024 | £1,005,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 45, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 16 Aug 2024 | £835,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 47, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 13 Aug 2024 | £870,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 51, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 13 Aug 2024 | £945,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 9 Aug 2024 | £909,250 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 21, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 30 Apr 2024 | £896,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 61, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 5 Mar 2024 | £490,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 49, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 1 Mar 2024 | £620,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 33, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 24 Feb 2023 | £570,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 66, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 3 Feb 2023 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 48, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 30 Jan 2023 | £570,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 23 Jan 2023 | £865,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 64, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 2 Sep 2022 | £565,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 63, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 18 Aug 2022 | £576,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 57, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 4 May 2022 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 52, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 24 Sep 2021 | £462,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 55, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 18 Jun 2021 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 82, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 28 May 2021 | £510,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 93, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 11 Feb 2021 | £900,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 78, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 2 Nov 2020 | £625,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 29 Oct 2020 | £788,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 37, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 7 Aug 2020 | £620,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 3 Jul 2020 | £790,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 91, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 4 Jul 2019 | £627,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 60, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 4 Jan 2019 | £510,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Handley Drive SE3 9BU | 30 Nov 2018 | £830,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 79, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 20 Jan 2018 | £330,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 20 Dec 2017 | £659,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 66, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 16 Jun 2017 | £370,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 33, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 16 Mar 2017 | £560,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 66, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 3 Feb 2017 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 78, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive SE3 9BW | 1 Feb 2017 | £660,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Handley Drive | £715,000 (Aug 2016) → £765,000 (May 2026) | +7% over 10 yrs |
| 14, Handley Drive | £745,000 (Sep 2016) → £790,000 (Jul 2020) → £732,500 (Feb 2026) | -2% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 45, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £508,000 (Oct 2016) → £450,000 (Jan 2026) | -11% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 50, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £635,000 (Oct 2016) → £659,500 (Dec 2017) → £607,500 (Dec 2025) | -4% over 9 yrs |
| 19, Handley Drive | £828,000 (Apr 2016) → £895,000 (Sep 2025) | +8% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 56, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £500,000 (Oct 2016) → £525,000 (Aug 2025) | +5% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 85, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £625,000 (Jan 2017) → £590,000 (Jun 2025) | -6% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Handley Drive | £750,000 (Jul 2016) → £780,000 (May 2025) | +4% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 93, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £672,000 (Jan 2017) → £900,000 (Feb 2021) → £686,000 (Sep 2024) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| 21, Handley Drive | £850,000 (Mar 2016) → £896,500 (Apr 2024) | +5% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 61, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £467,855 (Sep 2016) → £490,000 (Mar 2024) | +5% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 49, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £620,000 (Oct 2016) → £620,000 (Mar 2024) | +0% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 33, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £560,000 (Mar 2017) → £570,000 (Feb 2023) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 66, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £320,000 (Feb 2017) → £370,000 (Jun 2017) → £330,000 (Feb 2023) | +3% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 48, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £525,000 (Sep 2016) → £570,000 (Jan 2023) | +9% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Handley Drive | £810,000 (May 2016) → £830,000 (Nov 2018) → £865,000 (Jan 2023) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 64, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £561,850 (Oct 2016) → £565,000 (Sep 2022) | +1% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 63, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £565,000 (Nov 2016) → £576,000 (Aug 2022) | +2% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 57, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £463,658 (Sep 2016) → £237,500 (May 2022) | -49% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 52, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £495,000 (Oct 2016) → £462,000 (Sep 2021) | -7% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 55, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £392,850 (Oct 2016) → £350,000 (Jun 2021) | -11% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 82, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £510,000 (Jan 2017) → £510,000 (May 2021) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 78, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £660,000 (Feb 2017) → £625,000 (Nov 2020) | -5% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Handley Drive | £715,000 (Jul 2016) → £788,000 (Oct 2020) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 37, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £600,000 (Sep 2016) → £620,000 (Aug 2020) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 91, Merlin Court, 26, Handley Drive | £620,000 (Jan 2017) → £627,500 (Jul 2019) | +1% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 60, Merlin Court, 28, Handley Drive | £515,000 (Oct 2016) → £510,000 (Jan 2019) | -1% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Handley Drive
Crime
405 crimes were reported within about a mile of Handley Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 |
| Shoplifting | 61 |
| Vehicle crime | 30 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Other theft | 24 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Handley Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Quaggy at Kidbrooke, Lee and Hither Green Flood warning area
- Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge Flood alert area
- Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Handley Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingfield Primary School 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Brooklands Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Riverston School 206 pupils | Other independent school | 1–21 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Abbey Manor College 96 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Thomas Tallis School 2,092 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ealdham Primary School 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit 207 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| In Toto Ed London | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Kidbrooke station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Blackheath station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Lee station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Lewisham DLR Station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Elverson Road DLR Station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Moorehead Way / Pinto Way (->S) 1 min walk
- Moorehead Way / Weigall Road (->N) 2 min walk
- Weigall Road / South Side (->W) 2 min walk
- Weigall Road / North Side (->E) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Manor Brook Pms
117 Brook Lane, Blackheath, London · 0.6 mi - Lee Road Surgery
Doctors Surgery, 20 Lee Road, London · 0.6 mi - Nightingale Surgery
Lee Health Centre, 2 Handen Road, London · 0.8 mi - Lewisham Medical Centre
308 Lee High Road, London · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Kidbrooke Village · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kidbrooke Village Express · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kidbrooke Park Road · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Blackheath · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Chemcare Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Kidbrooke Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Lords Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Smile4u (kidbrooke) Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Sparkly Smile Limited · 0.8 mi
- Lee Dental And Implant Practice · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 44.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 600 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,251 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Greenwich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Handley Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 55.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 27.5% | 13.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.5% | 21% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.7% | 6% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.5% | 4.2% |
Religion
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 39.9% | 44.7% |
| No religion | 35.3% | 32.6% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 47.5% | 37.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 59.9% | 45.7% |
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 16.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.1% | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 52.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.9% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 44.4% | 43.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 6.8% | 11.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.8% | 3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Greenwich.
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