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About

Catford Bridge sits on the eastern bank of the River Ravensbourne, a key transport interchange for the area. The railway station and bus stands create a constant flow of movement, with the main road serving as a busy thoroughfare. Local commerce is focused on practical needs, with shops and services lining the streets near the station.

The area is defined by its namesake, the iron railway bridge that crosses the high street. This structure casts a shadow over the traffic below, with the sound of trains a regular feature. A notable local landmark is the large fibreglass black cat statue atop the shopping centre, a lasting reference to the area's name. Housing is primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces spreading away from the centre.

Area overview

On average Catford Bridge has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year. There are 3 schools in Catford Bridge: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Catford Bridge is home to around 10,272 people, with a population density of about 8,860.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Catford Bridge Population
10,272
Population density
8,860.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.39(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.45(+59%)
Shoplifting
22.29(+120%)
Drugs
15.77(+159%)
Public order
13.05(+96%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,178
30.94%
Other White
1,501
14.61%
African
1,303
12.68%
Caribbean
1,181
11.5%
Other Asian
435
4.23%
Total population: 10,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,033
49.06%
No qualifications
1,268
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
996
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
750
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 8,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,291
30.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,167
27.8%
Other social rented
703
16.75%
Owns outright
536
12.77%
Social rents from council
283
6.74%
Total households: 4,198

Property prices in Catford Bridge

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Catford Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Catford Bridge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats68£363,750
Semi-Detached4£930,000
Terraced39£635,000

10 years median price trend in Catford Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford Bridge.

All postcodes in Catford Bridge

SE64YE

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64BN

Adenmore Road

SE69SP

Rushey Green

SE64SR

Catford Broadway

SE62DA

Brownhill Road

SE69SU

Rushey Green

SE64AA

Rushey Green

SE64UL

Blythe Hill

SE64SD

Thomas' Lane

SE64UJ

Blythe Hill

SE69SW

Rushey Green

SE64TF

Nelgarde Road

SE64XX

Ravensbourne Park

SE69TA

Rushey Green

SE64FE

Adenmore Road

SE64YA

Ravensbourne Park

SE137HP

Albacore Crescent

SE62DD

Catford Island

SE62HH

Marryfields Way

SE63AY

Canadian Avenue

SE64FD

Adenmore Road

SE64TA

Nelgarde Road

SE64QA

Doggett Road

SE64NH

Pattenden Road

SE64SN

Catford Broadway

SE64XH

Casslee Road

SE64TY

Rushey Green

SE64XL

Montacute Road

SE62TP

Bromley Road

SE64HW

Rushey Green

SE64TT

Bradgate Road

SE63BD

Canadian Avenue

SE64UH

Blythe Hill Lane

SE63JH

Fordmill Road

SE64BB

Renshaw Close

SE64QS

Silvermere Road

SE64UD

Stanstead Grove

SE64YF

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64BS

Adenmore Road

SE64JW

Medusa Road

SE64PX

Catford Hill

SE69SS

Rushey Green

SE64ED

Adenmore Road

SE62TW

Bromley Road

SE63BA

Canadian Avenue

SE64RN

Bournville Road

SE64SG

Thomas Lane

SE64XB

Stanstead Road

SE64FL

Lamington Mews

SE137HH

Blagdon Road

SE64BE

Rushey Green

SE64JH

Hawstead Road

SE64NQ

Pattenden Road

SE64JA

Morena Street

SE69SE

Catford Broadway

SE69SH

Rushey Green

SE64BL

Adenmore Road

SE64UF

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64XF

Faversham Road

SE64YD

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69SJ

Rushey Green

SE69SY

Rushey Green

SE64JE

Patrol Place

SE64NF

Glenwood Road

SE63AT

Canadian Avenue

SE64JP

Brookdale Road

SE64NP

Blythe Vale

SE64XY

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YW

Chilthorne Close

SE64BT

Adenmore Road

SE69SQ

Rushey Green

SE64NG

Beechfield Road

SE64TW

Holbeach Road

SE69SF

Rushey Green

SE64AF

Rushey Green

SE64UE

Stanstead Road

SE64XG

Faversham Road

SE64PT

Catford Hill

SE64RU

Catford Broadway

SE64NJ

Rathfern Road

SE64XT

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YB

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64RW

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YL

Iona Close

SE137HL

Blagdon Road

SE64NE

Beechfield Road

SE64QB

Doggett Road

SE64TQ

Holbeach Road

SE64TZ

Stanstead Road

SE64XU

Ravensbourne Park

SE136LJ

Lewisham High Street

SE64JD

Rushey Green

SE64JF

Rushey Green

SE64TG

Holbeach Road

SE63AS

Canadian Avenue

SE64BP

Rushey Green

SE64JJ

Hawstead Road

SE64SE

Thomas' Lane

SE64HU

Wildfell Road

SE64PZ

Doggett Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.