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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 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
149
Deprivation level
8/10
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
59.09(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.95(+71%)
Shoplifting
21.22(+112%)
Drugs
14.8(+139%)
Public order
14.12(+109%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £413,962 in Catford Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats62£333,500£6,009
Semi-Detached4£597,500£5,985
Terraced36£682,500£6,455

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

SE64FF

Thomas' Lane

SE64RQ

Thomas' Lane

SE64RY

Rushey Green

SE64XF

Faversham Road

SE64JU

Holbeach Road

SE63AS

Canadian Avenue

SE64PJ

Catford Hill

SE64SE

Thomas' Lane

SE136LJ

Lewisham High Street

SE64JE

Patrol Place

SE64TB

Nelgarde Road

SE137HP

Albacore Crescent

SE64SF

Thomas' Lane

SE63BP

Canadian Avenue

SE64AF

Rushey Green

SE64BQ

Rushey Green

SE69SB

Rushey Green

SE64PX

Catford Hill

SE64BB

Renshaw Close

SE62EF

Rushey Green

SE64XD

Stanstead Road

SE64NE

Beechfield Road

SE69SS

Rushey Green

SE64JF

Rushey Green

SE62BN

Ringstead Road

SE64PT

Catford Hill

SE64UF

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64JJ

Hawstead Road

SE64XS

Ravensbourne Park

SE64TY

Rushey Green

SE64JG

Rushey Green

SE64TP

Nelgarde Road

SE63BD

Canadian Avenue

SE64SQ

Thomas Lane

SE64UH

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64YD

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64JW

Medusa Road

SE64YA

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YB

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64HU

Wildfell Road

SE64SG

Thomas Lane

SE64QS

Silvermere Road

SE64SA

Thomas Lane

SE64JB

Scrooby Street

SE62TW

Bromley Road

SE64QX

Silvermere Road

SE64BE

Rushey Green

SE64FL

Lamington Mews

SE64BP

Rushey Green

SE62UR

Bromley Road

SE69ST

Rushey Green

SE64SR

Catford Broadway

SE137HH

Blagdon Road

SE64FD

Adenmore Road

SE64XL

Montacute Road

SE69SX

Rushey Green

SE64JN

Brookdale Road

SE137HL

Blagdon Road

SE64XE

Faversham Road

SE69SZ

Canadian Avenue

SE64FN

Rushey Green

SE64QZ

Catford Road

SE69SR

Rushey Green

SE64FB

Adenmore Road

SE64SD

Thomas' Lane

SE64JL

Hawstead Road

SE69SE

Catford Broadway

SE64JA

Morena Street

SE62HH

Marryfields Way

SE62TP

Bromley Road

SE64TT

Bradgate Road

SE64BS

Adenmore Road

SE136LL

Lewisham High Street

SE64XY

Ravensbourne Park

SE64SP

Catford Broadway

SE64BF

Hamlet Close

SE64ED

Adenmore Road

SE64JP

Brookdale Road

SE64YE

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64YL

Iona Close

SE64UL

Blythe Hill

SE64NP

Blythe Vale

SE64QB

Doggett Road

SE62DD

Catford Island

SE63BB

Canadian Avenue

SE64XG

Faversham Road

SE64YN

Iona Close

SE64YF

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64US

Winterstoke Road

SE69SG

Rushey Green

SE64XH

Casslee Road

SE64YW

Chilthorne Close

SE64JR

Brookdale Road

SE64TW

Holbeach Road

SE62EG

Brownhill Road

SE64BJ

Rushey Green

SE64PZ

Doggett Road

SE69SP

Rushey Green

SE64UG

Winterstoke Road

SE64FA

Adenmore Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.