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Hither Green

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About

Hither Green is a residential district in southeast London, located within the London Borough of Lewisham. The area is primarily defined by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, which lines streets that often lead towards the open space of Hither Green Common. This provides a focal point for local recreation with sports fields and playgrounds. The area is well-connected by the mainline railway station, offering frequent services into central London terminals.

The local high street, Staplehurst Road, serves as the commercial centre with independent shops, cafes, and essential services. A notable community landmark is the former Hither Green Hospital site, parts of which have been redeveloped while the original chapel remains. The area maintains a distinct neighbourhood feel, separate from the more bustling centres of Lewisham and Lee to its west and east, respectively.

Area overview

On average Hither Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year. There are 1 schools in Hither Green: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Hither Green is home to around 7,972 people, with a population density of about 12,413.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Hither Green Population
7,972
Population density
12,413.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.27(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.21(-5%)
Public order
9.66(+45%)
Vehicle crime
8.4(-13%)
Other theft
8.15(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,857
35.84%
Other White
1,145
14.36%
Caribbean
886
11.11%
African
687
8.62%
Other Asian
342
4.29%
Total population: 7,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,445
53.48%
No qualifications
866
13.44%
Level 3 (A level)
820
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
8.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
408
6.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,067
32.25%
Owns with a mortgage
971
29.34%
Owns outright
501
15.14%
Other social rented
487
14.72%
Social rents from council
170
5.14%
Total households: 3,309

Property prices in Hither Green

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hither Green 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 Hither Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats60£366,000
Semi-Detached5£925,000
Terraced33£707,000

10 years median price trend in Hither Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hither Green.

All postcodes in Hither Green

SE136PD

Desvignes Drive

SE120RL

St Mildreds Road

SE136HT

Theodore Road

SE136UP

Oakwood Close

SE136SG

Thornford Road

SE136SY

Wellmeadow Road

SE136UF

Hospital Way

SE136UW

Highfield Close

SE136UG

Heather Close

SE136NZ

Lewisham High Street

SE136TH

Hither Green Lane

SE136TX

The Woodlands

SE136US

Highfield Close

SE136EP

Brightside Road

SE136QB

Hither Green Lane

SE136RY

George Lane

SE136TG

Hither Green Lane

SE136TZ

The Woodlands

SE136UJ

Highfield Close

SE136EL

Ardmere Road

SE136RG

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136RQ

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136TF

Beaumont Terrace

SE136WA

Highfield Close

SE61AH

Brownhill Road

SE61AR

Stainton Road

SE136TW

Hither Green Lane

SE136EN

Brightside Road

SE136SH

Hither Green Lane

SE136SE

Harvard Road

SE136ER

Nightingale Grove

SE136SU

Springbank Road

SE136UL

Highfield Close

SE136EJ

Ardmere Cottages

SE136TS

Hither Green Lane

SE136UR

Birdwood Avenue

SE61AE

Brownhill Road

SE136EQ

Beacon Road

SE136HQ

George Lane

SE136SD

Littlewood

SE136SZ

Wellmeadow Road

SE136TN

Oakwood Close

SE136UZ

Highfield Close

SE136EH

Beacon Road

SE136HS

Springrice Road

SE136RX

Hither Green Lane

SE136UA

Blashford Street

SE136TB

Wellmeadow Road

SE136SW

Elthruda Road

SE136TT

Hither Green Lane

SE136UH

Lullingstone Lane

SE136UY

Highfield Close

SE136RD

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136RF

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136SF

Harvard Road

SE136UU

Highfield Close

SE136HU

Lanier Road

SE136JF

George Lane

SE136HN

George Lane

SE136SX

Springbank Road

SE136TD

Hither Green Lane

SE136UB

Benin Street

SE61HL

Wellmeadow Road

SE136FA

Mitre Mews

SE136TR

Hither Green Lane

SE136UT

Highfield Close

SE61HX

Wellmeadow Road

SE136RN

Edwin Hall Place

SE136HP

George Lane

SE136QA

Hither Green Lane

SE136RT

Hither Green Lane

SE136EG

Beacon Road

SE136PL

Park Piazza

SE136RR

Hither Green Lane

SE61NS

Minard Road

SE136ED

Beacon Road

SE136HR

Springrice Road

SE136TA

Wellmeadow Road

SE61AJ

Ardgowan Road

SE136SP

Mallet Road

SE136SB

Radford Road

SE136ST

Springbank Road

SE136TJ

Hither Green Lane

SE136UX

Highfield Close

SE136HG

Roxley Road

SE136HJ

Aldworth Grove

SE61AG

Brownhill Road

SE136FB

Arlington Close

SE136RS

Hither Green Lane

SE61AQ

Torridon Road

SE136UN

Highfield Close

SE136TP

Hither Green Lane

SE136SA

Radford Road

SE136TY

The Woodlands

SE136ES

Beacon Road

SE136SR

Elthruda Road

SE136SS

Springbank Road

SE136TE

Duncrievie Road

SE136HX

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136SN

Springbank Road

Data Sources

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