How safe is Catford South?

Crime level in Catford South is moderate with about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Catford South?

Based on 114 recent sales, the median price is £550,000.

What are prices by property type in Catford South?

Latest medians: Detached £775,000, Semi-detached £571,000, Terraced £587,500, Flats £360,000.

What home types are most common in Catford South?

Housing mix: semi-detached 33.5%, terraced 30.8%.

How much social housing is near Catford South?

About 18.7% across the Catford South area.

How deprived is Catford South?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11166 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Catford South?

There are 6,264 households in Catford South

What's the average income in Catford South?

Average resident income is about £55,107 per year.

What's the Catford South population and density?

Catford South population is 17,258 with density 7271.4 per km².

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Q: What schools in Catford South and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in Catford South: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Lewisham / Catford South

About

Catford South is a residential ward in the London Borough of Lewisham, located in the southeastern part of the city. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached houses, with some low-rise apartment blocks. Green spaces like Mountsfield Park provide recreational areas for residents, while local schools and community centers serve the neighborhood. The ward has good transport links, with Catford and Catford Bridge stations offering rail services into central London.

The area features a mix of independent shops and chain retailers, particularly along Brownhill Road and Stanstead Road. Catford South has a relatively quiet atmosphere compared to busier parts of Lewisham, with a focus on local amenities. The ward borders the River Ravensbourne to the west and includes parts of the Catford Town Centre redevelopment zone, which may bring changes to the area in the future.

Area overview

On average Catford South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Catford South is £55,107 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

18.7%

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Catford South Population

17,258

Population density

7,271.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,305,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£775,000	£374,068	£552,260	£790,000	£802,000
Flats	26	£360,000	£202,500	£315,000	£400,000	£583,750
Semi-Detached	28	£571,000	£423,700	£507,500	£745,750	£1,141,160
Terraced	57	£587,500	£447,000	£515,000	£675,000	£836,000

10 years price trend in Catford South

All postcodes in Catford South

BR15RT

Cotton Hill

BR15SA

Whitefoot Lane

SE61EQ

Bellingham Road

SE61SU

Birkhall Road

SE61SZ

Ardoch Road

SE61XR

Fordel Road

SE62NF

Inchmery Road

SE62PT

Bellingham Road

SE62TS

Penerley Road

SE63AE

Melfield Gardens

SE69QA

Culverley Green

BR15RA

Brockman Rise

BR15RE

Brockman Rise

SE69UA

Culverley Green

SE69ZZ

Culverley Green

SE61DL

Inchmery Road

SE61DY

Thornsbeach Road

SE61EZ

Penderry Rise

SE62DR

Forster Park & Southend

SE69LL

Culverley Green

SE62SH

Conisborough Crescent

SE62TQ

Forster Park & Southend

SE61BE

Braidwood Road

SE61SR

Ardfillan Road

SE61XX

Arngask Road

SE62QA

Callander Road

SE62SD

Woodham Road

SE62SP

Conisborough Crescent

SE63AF

Melfield Gardens

SE63AH

Melfield Gardens

SE63DH

Waterbank Road

SE63NU

Downham West

SE61GZ

Culverley Green

SE61XN

Glenfarg Road

SE61XS

Fordel Road

SE61XW

Glenfarg Road

SE62DB

Forster Park & Southend

SE62JZ

Bargery Road

SE62LL

Bargery Road

SE62RS

Ansford Road

SE62RY

Forster Park & Southend

SE63BX

Franthorne Way

SE61BU

Dowanhill Road

SE61DX

Thornsbeach Road

SE61XP

Fordel Road

SE62XA

Culverley Green

SE63DE

Allerford Road

SE64AW

Culverley Green

BR15SD

Whitefoot Lane

SE61BW

Killearn Road

SE61BH

Merchiston Road

SE62LP

Bargery Road

SE62PS

Conisborough Crescent

SE62PW

Bellingham Road

SE62QS

Crantock Road

SE62RA

Bellingham Road

SE63DL

Watermead Road

SE61SW

Balloch Road

SE69RB

Culverley Green

SE63NX

Primrose Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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