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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

BR15RH

Haddington Road

BR15RS

Cotton Hill

BR15SA

Whitefoot Lane

SE61EQ

Bellingham Road

SE61SU

Dowanhill Road

SE61SZ

Ardoch Road

SE62PT

Bellingham Road

SE62TS

Bromley Road

SE63AE

Blacklands Road

SE69QA

Catford South

BR15RE

Brockman Rise

SE61DL

Sandhurst Market

SE62DR

Bromley Road

SE69ZZ

Catford South

BR15RA

Brockman Rise

SE61DY

Thornsbeach Road

SE61EZ

Penderry Rise

SE62SH

Conisborough Crescent

SE62TQ

Bromley Road

SE69UA

Catford South

SE61SR

Ardoch Road

SE63AF

Blacklands Road

SE63DH

Waterbank Road

SE63NU

Beckenham Hill Road

SE61GZ

Catford South

SE61XN

Glenfarg Road

SE61XS

Fordel Road

SE61XW

Glenfarg Road

SE62DB

Catford South

SE63BX

Bellingham Trading Estate

SE69UQ

Catford South

SE61BE

Muirkirk Road

SE61XX

Arngask Road

SE62QA

Callander Road

SE62SD

Woodham Road

SE62SP

Conisborough Crescent

SE63AH

Melfield Gardens

SE62JZ

Culverley Road

SE62LL

Bargery Road

SE62RS

Bromley Road

SE62RY

Catford South

SE61DX

Thornsbeach Road

SE62XA

Bromley Road

SE61BU

Muirkirk Road

SE61XP

Fordel Road

SE63DE

Allerford Road

SE64AW

Catford South

SE61BH

Muirkirk Road

SE61BW

Killearn Road

SE62PW

Bellingham Road

SE62RA

Bromley Road

BR15SD

Whitefoot Lane

SE62LP

Bargery Road

SE62PS

Conisborough Crescent

SE62QS

Crantock Road

SE63DL

Watermead Road

SE61SW

Balloch Road

SE63NX

Beckenham Hill Road

Data Sources

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