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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

SE69SA

Rushey Green

SE64BT

Adenmore Road

SE64HW

Rushey Green

SE64SB

Thomas Lane

SE69SY

Rushey Green

SE64NF

Glenwood Road

SE69SH

Rushey Green

SE64YJ

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64XX

Ravensbourne Park

SE63AY

Canadian Avenue

SE64RL

Westdown Road

SE64RW

Ravensbourne Park

SE63AU

Canadian Avenue

SE64FE

Adenmore Road

SE64AA

Rushey Green

SE64NJ

Rathfern Road

SE64HQ

Rushey Green

SE64RN

Bournville Road

SE64JD

Rushey Green

SE63AT

Canadian Avenue

SE62DA

Brownhill Road

SE64BN

Adenmore Road

SE63BA

Canadian Avenue

SE64XB

Stanstead Road

SE64TG

Holbeach Road

SE64BD

Rushey Green

SE64EE

Adenmore Road

SE64DZ

Adenmore Road

SE64NL

Rathfern Road

SE64UJ

Blythe Hill

SE137HJ

Felday Road

SE64TR

Bradgate Road

SE64XT

Ravensbourne Park

SE64JH

Hawstead Road

SE69SJ

Rushey Green

SE64XW

Bankhurst Road

SE64UY

Sussex Mews

SE64TF

Nelgarde Road

SE137HW

Albacore Crescent

SE69SD

Rushey Green

SE64QT

Silvermere Road

SE64EJ

Adenmore Road

SE64XZ

Ravensbourne Park

SE64NN

Blythe Vale

SE64QU

Silvermere Road

SE64NG

Beechfield Road

SE64NQ

Pattenden Road

SE63AX

Canadian Avenue

SE64NH

Pattenden Road

SE69SF

Rushey Green

SE64YH

Polsted Road

SE64YQ

Polsted Road

SE64BG

Adenmore Road

SE69SN

Rushey Green

SE64RU

Catford Broadway

SE64PS

Catford Hill

SE64UD

Stanstead Grove

SE62HG

Brownhill Road

SE64LA

Scrooby Street

SE69SU

Rushey Green

SE69SL

Rushey Green

SE64QA

Doggett Road

SE64SN

Catford Broadway

SE62TX

Bromley Road

SE63JH

Fordmill Road

SE64YP

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64PU

Catford Hill

SE69SW

Rushey Green

SE64UQ

Winterbourne Road

SE64RE

Station Approach

SE64TA

Nelgarde Road

SE69SQ

Rushey Green

SE137HQ

Felday Road

SE64TQ

Holbeach Road

SE64BL

Adenmore Road

SE64TS

Bradgate Road

SE64TZ

Stanstead Road

SE64XU

Ravensbourne Park

SE64SW

Canadian Avenue

SE64UE

Stanstead Road

SE64YG

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69TA

Rushey Green

SE64EB

Adenmore Road

SE64EA

Adenmore Road

Data Sources

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