Eltham is a district of southeast London, England, situated within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Located 8.7 miles east-southeast of Charing Cross, it is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. The district encompasses three wards—Eltham North, South, and West—with a combined population of 35,459, though the broader Eltham area is home to approximately 88,000 people.
As a designated major centre in Greater London, Eltham serves as an important local hub within southeast London. Its status reflects its significance as a commercial and residential area within the capital's outer regions.