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Hither Green

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Hither Green Population

7,972

Population density

12,413.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 96 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	60	£366,000	£258,750	£309,500	£412,500	£525,250
Semi-Detached	4	£952,500	£806,000	£890,000	£1,000,000	£1,048,000
Terraced	32	£711,000	£467,750	£612,000	£806,250	£902,250

10 years median price trend in Hither Green

All postcodes in Hither Green

SE136TU

Woodlands Street

SE136EW

Brightside Road

SE136EB

Beacon Road

SE136DZ

Nightingale Grove

SE136UQ

Heather Close

SE136HE

Nightingale Grove

SE136PA

Desvignes Drive

SE136RZ

Radford Road

SE136TL

Oakwood Close

SE136AE

Poppy Place

SE136ET

Court Mews

SE61AL

Brownhill Road

SE136RE

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136RH

Fordyce Road

SE136TQ

Woodlands Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail