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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

SE62XL

Bromley Road

SE61XD

Sandhurst Road

SE62TA

Bromley Road

SE62TS

Bromley Road

SE61BS

Killearn Road

SE61UR

Sandhurst Road

SE69US

Catford South

SE69PF

Catford South

SE62BJ

Franthorne Way

SE62TD

Bromley Road

BR15RS

Cotton Hill

SE62QE

Callander Road

SE62PS

Conisborough Crescent

SE61XH

Glenfarg Road

SE62UF

Bromley Road

BR15PU

Winlaton Road

SE63DE

Allerford Road

SE61HG

Greenside Close

SE62SA

Orford Road

SE61SZ

Ardoch Road

SE61SH

Merchiston Road

SE62PP

Bellingham Road

BR15RJ

Oldstead Road

SE69PZ

Catford South

SE62QA

Callander Road

SE63AG

Brangbourne Road

SE61BN

Killearn Road

SE62QF

Daneby Road

SE61EQ

Bellingham Road

BR15SD

Whitefoot Lane

BR15QA

Winlaton Road

SE62LA

Culverley Road

SE62PR

Bellingham Road

BR15RB

Brockman Rise

SE63AE

Blacklands Road

SE61HB

Thornsbeach Road

SE61GZ

Catford South

BR15QD

Oakshade Road

SE62NJ

Sambruck Mews

SE63AQ

Beckenham Hill Road

SE61DQ

St Fillans Road

SE63AA

Southend Lane

SE62SW

Arkindale Road

SE61XN

Glenfarg Road

SE62RY

Catford South

BR15PZ

Winlaton Road

SE61WT

Catford South

SE63AH

Melfield Gardens

BR15RF

Brockman Rise

SE61XE

Sandhurst Road

SE69UP

Catford South

SE61SR

Ardoch Road

SE63DX

Bedford Mews

SE69QP

Catford South

SE61SQ

Abbotshall Road

SE63DF

Allerford Road

SE61ES

Penberth Road

SE61EJ

Bellingham Road

Data Sources

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