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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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £436,500 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
Flats64£350,000
Semi-Detached6£652,500
Terraced42£661,500

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

SE69SZ

Canadian Avenue

SE64BD

Rushey Green

SE64LA

Scrooby Street

SE64NN

Blythe Vale

SE64PJ

Catford Hill

SE64TR

Bradgate Road

SE64XS

Ravensbourne Park

SE63BP

Canadian Avenue

SE64NL

Rathfern Road

SE64RQ

Thomas' Lane

SE69SX

Rushey Green

SE62UR

Bromley Road

SE64BF

Hamlet Close

SE64BG

Adenmore Road

SE64BJ

Rushey Green

SE64EE

Adenmore Road

SE64JN

Brookdale Road

SE64RY

Rushey Green

SE62HG

Brownhill Road

SE64SA

Thomas Lane

SE64SP

Catford Broadway

SE64XD

Stanstead Road

SE64XZ

Ravensbourne Park

SE69SN

Rushey Green

SE69ST

Rushey Green

SE63AX

Canadian Avenue

SE63BB

Canadian Avenue

SE64EB

Adenmore Road

SE64QX

Silvermere Road

SE64UQ

Winterbourne Road

SE64JG

Rushey Green

SE64US

Winterstoke Road

SE64EA

Adenmore Road

SE64XE

Faversham Road

SE64YN

Iona Close

SE64QT

Silvermere Road

SE64RL

Westdown Road

SE64TB

Nelgarde Road

SE64YE

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69SR

Rushey Green

SE62EF

Rushey Green

SE137HQ

Felday Road

SE62TX

Bromley Road

SE64EJ

Adenmore Road

SE64FA

Adenmore Road

SE64HQ

Rushey Green

SE64JL

Hawstead Road

SE64UG

Winterstoke Road

SE64BQ

Rushey Green

SE64SW

Canadian Avenue

SE62BN

Ringstead Road

SE64PS

Catford Hill

SE64PU

Catford Hill

SE64TS

Bradgate Road

SE64YJ

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62EG

Brownhill Road

SE64DZ

Adenmore Road

SE64UY

Sussex Mews

SE64SF

Thomas' Lane

SE64BN

Adenmore Road

SE64FB

Adenmore Road

SE64QU

Silvermere Road

SE64QZ

Catford Road

SE64SB

Thomas Lane

SE64SQ

Thomas Lane

SE64YQ

Polsted Road

SE137HW

Albacore Crescent

SE64YG

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64YP

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69SP

Rushey Green

SE69SB

Rushey Green

SE69SD

Rushey Green

SE64JU

Holbeach Road

SE64FF

Thomas' Lane

SE69SG

Rushey Green

SE137HJ

Felday Road

SE63AU

Canadian Avenue

SE64JB

Scrooby Street

SE64RE

Station Approach

SE64SR

Catford Broadway

SE64TP

Nelgarde Road

SE64FN

Rushey Green

SE69SL

Rushey Green

SE136LL

Lewisham High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.