How safe is Hither Green?

Crime level in Hither Green is moderate with about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Hither Green?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 9660 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Hither Green?

There are 7,964 households in Hither Green

What's the Hither Green population and density?

Hither Green population is 20,148 with density 9353.7 per km².

How much social housing is near Hither Green?

About 25.7% across the Hither Green area.

What home types are most common in Hither Green?

Housing mix: terraced 34.7%, purpose-built flat 30.4%.

What are house prices in Hither Green?

Based on 173 recent sales, the median price is £481,500.

What's the average income in Hither Green?

Average resident income is about £55,966 per year.

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Q: What schools in Hither Green and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Hither Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Lewisham / Hither Green

About

Hither Green is a residential ward in the London Borough of Lewisham, located southeast of central London. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with more modern housing developments. Hither Green is well-connected, with its own railway station providing direct links to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Cannon Street. The ward also benefits from proximity to major roads like the A205 South Circular.

The area features several green spaces, including Manor House Gardens and Mountsfield Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Hither Green Lane, as well as larger supermarkets for everyday needs. Hither Green has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the local library and nearby St. Swithun’s Church. The ward is also home to a mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents, contributing to its varied character.

Area overview

On average Hither Green has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hither Green is £55,966 per year. There are 5 schools in Hither Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

25.7%

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Hither Green Population

20,148

Population density

9,353.7 per km²

Demographics

British

6,503

32.27%

Caribbean

3,033

15.05%

African

2,633

13.07%

Other White

2,144

10.64%

Other Black

986

4.89%

Total population: 20,149

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,261

28.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

2,145

26.93%

Owns outright

1,339

16.81%

Other social rented

1,324

16.62%

Social rents from council

627

7.87%

Total households: 7,965

Property prices in Hither Green

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £481,500 in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	83	£350,000	£200,200	£277,500	£393,875	£519,500
Semi-Detached	9	£643,000	£483,500	£575,000	£925,000	£1,142,000
Terraced	81	£668,000	£435,000	£595,000	£770,000	£920,000

10 years price trend in Hither Green

All postcodes in Hither Green

SE61RA

Torridon Road

SE61RB

Torridon Road

SE61SD

Battersby Road

SE61UJ

Verdant Lane

SE61LL

Verdant Lane

SE136FB

Arlington Close

SE136UN

Highfield Close

SE136RS

Beacon Road

SE61AQ

Blashford Street

SE61AT

Corbett Estate

SE61LE

Verdant Lane

SE61LX

Cumberland Place

SE61NB

Cumberland Place

SE61NF

Broadfield Road

SE61QA

Castillon Road

SE61TU

Longhill Road

BR15SQ

Downderry Road

SE136TP

Hither Green Lane

SE61HJ

Dowanhill Road

SE61HS

Wellmeadow Road

SE61LT

Grail Road

SE61UQ

Waters Road

SE61UU

Ardgowan Road

SE136ES

Beacon Road

SE136SA

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136RP

Hither Green Lane

SE136SR

Elthruda Road

SE136TY

The Woodlands

SE61PN

Hexal Road

SE61BB

Cumberland Place

SE61PD

Boundfield Road

SE136SN

Elthruda Road

SE136SS

Springbank Road

SE136TE

Duncrievie Road

SE136TU

Birdwood Avenue

SE61DT

Forster Park & Southend

SE61LP

Hafton Road

SE61NH

Minard Road

SE61PF

Boundfield Road

SE136EW

Brightside Road

SE136PS

Hither Green Lane

SE61DA

Ector Road

SE136JD

Ennersdale Road

SE61HP

Wellmeadow Road

SE61NE

Broadfield Road

SE61RX

Ector Road

SE136DZ

Maythorne Cottages

SE136EB

Ardmere Road

SE136UQ

Heather Close

SE61DS

Dowanhill Road

SE61JG

Further Green Road

SE61RW

Persant Road

SE61UX

Ardgowan Road

SE136AX

Arlington Close

SE136HE

Maythorne Cottages

SE136AE

Theodore Road

SE136ET

Hither Green

SE136PA

Desvignes Drive

SE136RZ

Radford Road

SE136TL

Oakwood Close

SE61JN

Sedgeway

SE61LB

Cumberland Place

SE61LJ

Oak Cottage Close

SE61QN

Crutchley Road

SE61TH

Broadfield Road

SE61TZ

Longhill Road

SE61UY

Ardgowan Road

SE136EY

Nightingale Grove

SE136PY

Hither Green Lane

SE136QH

Merbury Close

SE136QR

Campshill Road

SE136RH

Fordyce Road

SE136TQ

Woodlands Street

SE61AL

Hither Green

SE61DR

Forster Park & Southend

SE61LN

Hazelbank Road

SE61QJ

Crutchley Road

SE61RP

Baudwin Road

SE61TN

Verdant Lane

SE61XA

Ardgowan Road

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