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Catford South

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About

Catford South ward lies in the Lewisham borough of southeast London, centred around the Rushey Green conservation area. The residential streets are primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some post-war housing estates. The area is served by Catford and Catford Bridge railway stations, providing transport links. Local shopping needs are met along Brownhill Road and the pedestrianised Catford Broadway, which includes the Catford Centre mall.

The ward is home to the Broadway Theatre, a notable local arts venue. Mountsfield Park provides green space with sports facilities, a playground, and a community garden. The area is defined by its position south of the River Ravensbourne and the South Circular Road, which forms a significant boundary. Education is served by several primary schools, including St. Mary's Lewisham Church of England.

Area overview

On average Catford South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Catford South is £70,562 per year. There are 7 schools in Catford South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Catford South is home to around 17,258 people, with a population density of about 7,271.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Catford South Population
17,258
Population density
7,271.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.17(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.18(-13%)
Vehicle crime
12.63(+30%)
Other theft
8.46(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,412
31.36%
Caribbean
2,675
15.5%
African
2,044
11.84%
Other White
1,763
10.22%
Other Asian
1,063
6.16%
Total population: 17,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,744
41.75%
No qualifications
2,439
17.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,949
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,580
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,125
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 13,757

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,194
35.03%
Owns outright
1,602
25.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,175
18.76%
Other social rented
853
13.62%
Social rents from council
252
4.02%
Total households: 6,264

Property prices in Catford South

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Catford South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£662,500
Flats27£355,000
Semi-Detached28£586,250
Terraced53£575,000

10 years median price trend in Catford South

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

All postcodes in Catford South

SE62RE

Bromley Road

SE62SS

Conisborough Crescent

SE62US

Catford South

SE63DN

Allerford Road

SE69TE

Catford South

SE62RF

Bromley Road

SE62SL

Carstairs Road

SE62AH

Catford South

SE62JR

Windsor Mews

SE62NP

Newquay Road

SE69RY

Catford South

SE61SX

Dowanhill Road

SE62NA

Inchmery Road

SE62QR

Crantock Road

SE63DX

Bedford Mews

SE61BN

Killearn Road

SE61BX

Dowanhill Road

SE62RD

Bromley Road

SE62RG

Daneswood Avenue

SE63AJ

Melfield Gardens

SE61SH

Merchiston Road

SE61UP

Sandhurst Road

SE69RQ

Catford South

BR15GN

Oldstead Road

SE62QE

Callander Road

SE63AG

Brangbourne Road

SE63DQ

Watermead Road

SE69UR

Catford South

SE62QU

Franthorne Way

SE63BJ

Barmeston Road

SE69US

Catford South

BR15RR

Cotton Hill

BR15SB

Whitefoot Lane

SE61BJ

Muirkirk Road

SE63AB

Southend Lane

SE63AW

Richmond Mews

SE63BE

Charsley Road

SE61ET

Penberth Road

SE61WT

Catford South

SE62NL

Arran Road

SE62NR

Newquay Road

SE62QB

Callander Road

SE69RF

Catford South

SE61XU

Arngask Road

SE61XZ

Arngask Road

SE63BH

Barmeston Road

BR15RB

Brockman Rise

SE61SN

Ardoch Road

SE61SS

Ardfillan Road

BR15RG

Haddington Road

SE63AQ

Beckenham Hill Road

SE61QZ

Braidwood Road

SE62LF

Culverley Road

SE62LN

Bargery Road

SE62TF

Bromley Road

SE61QU

Braidwood Road

SE61SY

Dowanhill Road

SE62SA

Orford Road

BR15QB

Oakshade Road

SE61XT

Fordel Road

SE62ND

Inchmery Road

SE62QG

Daneby Road

BR15PU

Winlaton Road

SE61DF

Inchmery Road

SE62UA

Bromley Road

SE69PF

Catford South

SE61DH

Sandhurst Parade

SE61DQ

St Fillans Road

SE61SQ

Abbotshall Road

SE62LH

Penerley Road

SE62LS

Arran Road

SE62UN

Bromley Road

BR15QD

Oakshade Road

SE61DZ

Thornsbeach Road

SE62LW

Bargery Road

SE69QP

Catford South

BR15RL

Beachborough Road

SE61BT

Killearn Road

SE63BS

Randisbourne Gardens

SE61ES

Penberth Road

SE62RH

Bromley Road

SE62SB

Woodham Road

SE62TE

Bromley Road

SE61XY

Arngask Road

SE62QH

Daneby Road

SE61BS

Killearn Road

SE62LQ

Penerley Road

SE69PZ

Catford South

SE62NW

Newquay Road

SE62QT

Crantock Road

SE62YA

Catford South

SE63DT

Melfield Gardens

BR15RP

Cotton Hill

SE61QY

Braidwood Road

SE62FA

Phoebes Place

SE62RQ

Daneswood Avenue

SE69UT

Catford South

SE61XR

Fordel Road

SE62NF

Inchmery Road

BR15RT

Cotton Hill

Data Sources

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