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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, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 2 schools in Catford Bridge: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£423,500
Price per sq ft£582
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £635K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £423,500 (about £582 per square foot) in Catford Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£870,000£500
Terraced34£682,500£612
Flats58£336,250£565

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catford Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford Bridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,500£550,000
2017£430,750£610,000£517,500
2018£377,995£537,500£498,500
2019£310,000£616,500£530,000
2020£350,000£715,000£581,500
2021£365,000£718,500£575,000
2022£340,000£783,500£621,500
2023£325,000£610,000£663,250
2024£365,000£682,500£549,000
2025£345,000£870,000£648,000
2026£360,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford Bridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£502£501
2017£623£527£497
2018£697£494£506
2019£514£559£493
2020£565£469£510
2021£553£517£544
2022£594£445£603
2023£532£555£555
2024£587£629£619
2025£565£594£584
2026£538£633
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Catford Bridge

Is Catford Bridge safe?

Catford Bridge records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Catford Bridge?

The median sale price in Catford Bridge is £423,500 (about £582 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Catford Bridge?

Catford Bridge has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Catford Bridge?

Catford Bridge scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Catford Bridge sits around rank 6,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Catford Bridge?

The average household income in Catford Bridge is around £68,871 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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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