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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 85 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
85
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
34.59(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.6(-16%)
Shoplifting
16.86(+69%)
Vehicle crime
11.36(+21%)
Other theft
8.05(-30%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 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
Flats31£340,000
Semi-Detached38£610,000
Terraced62£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

SE62SJ

Bosbury Road

SE61SP

Balloch Road

SE62LN

Bargery Road

BR15RH

Haddington Road

SE63DJ

Waterbank Road

BR15RE

Brockman Rise

SE62UN

Bromley Road

SE63DD

Allerford Road

SE62TG

Bromley Road

SE61QY

Braidwood Road

SE64AW

Catford South

SE62LJ

Bargery Road

BR15QB

Oakshade Road

SE63NU

Beckenham Hill Road

SE62RF

Bromley Road

SE62NB

Inchmery Road

BR15RQ

Haddington Road

SE69QA

Catford South

SE62NA

Inchmery Road

SE62TB

Bromley Road

SE62RP

Bromley Road

SE61XS

Fordel Road

SE61DL

Sandhurst Market

SE62NR

Newquay Road

SE69TE

Catford South

SE62RQ

Daneswood Avenue

SE69RQ

Catford South

BR15RN

Oldstead Road

SE61SS

Ardfillan Road

SE61XR

Fordel Road

SE62LW

Bargery Road

SE63DQ

Watermead Road

SE62RD

Bromley Road

BR15RP

Cotton Hill

SE62SN

Carstairs Road

SE62SB

Woodham Road

SE61ER

Muncies Mews

SE62QD

Callander Road

SE62TE

Bromley Road

SE62LH

Penerley Road

SE61BH

Muirkirk Road

SE61BD

Murray Mews

SE62BF

Bromley Road

SE61EY

Thornsbeach Road

SE61DE

Inchmery Road

SE62RE

Bromley Road

SE69TP

Catford South

SE62LL

Bargery Road

SE61SX

Dowanhill Road

SE69NS

Catford South

SE69TR

Catford South

SE63AJ

Melfield Gardens

SE61EA

Thornsbeach Road

SE69RY

Catford South

SE62NZ

Bromley Road

SE69UQ

Catford South

BR15PY

Winlaton Road

SE62FA

Phoebes Place

SE62LP

Bargery Road

SE62SE

Conisborough Crescent

SE63BX

Bellingham Trading Estate

SE61QX

Braidwood Road

SE62LS

Arran Road

SE62LD

Culverley Road

SE62BL

Catford South

SE62PT

Bellingham Road

SE62QT

Crantock Road

SE63NX

Beckenham Hill Road

SE61HD

Thornsbeach Road

SE61DF

Inchmery Road

SE62PG

Bromley Road

SE63DN

Allerford Road

SE63AB

Southend Lane

SE61DH

Sandhurst Parade

SE62NF

Inchmery Road

SE62JZ

Culverley Road

SE63BG

Aitken Road

SE62RH

Bromley Road

BR15SA

Whitefoot Lane

SE61XX

Arngask Road

SE61DX

Thornsbeach Road

SE62RN

Bromley Road

SE61SJ

Ardoch Road

SE61BE

Muirkirk Road

SE61EZ

Penderry Rise

SE61HA

Penderry Rise

SE62US

Catford South

SE62NL

Arran Road

SE61SW

Balloch Road

SE62QG

Daneby Road

SE62QH

Daneby Road

SE62SR

Conisborough Crescent

SE62QR

Crantock Road

SE63AW

Richmond Mews

SE61BJ

Muirkirk Road

SE61ST

Ardfillan Road

SE69UT

Catford South

SE62ND

Inchmery Road

SE63DL

Watermead Road

SE62SL

Carstairs Road

Data Sources

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