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About

Ladywell sits just south of the River Ravensbourne, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing. The area is anchored by its namesake park, a linear green space following the watercourse, and the high street which hosts essential local businesses. Transport links are provided by the mainline railway station, offering direct connections to Central London.

A distinctive local landmark is the Victorian-era Ladywell Baths, a former public washhouse with ornate brickwork. The area maintains several traditional pubs and has a community-focused atmosphere, with local groups often active in the park and at the nearby sports fields. The surrounding streets are primarily residential, creating a quiet neighbourhood feel.

Area overview

On average Ladywell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year. There are 2 schools in Ladywell: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Ladywell is home to around 7,189 people, with a population density of about 7,550.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Ladywell Population
7,189
Population density
7,550.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.37(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.42(-20%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(-33%)
Drugs
5.56(-10%)
Other theft
5.01(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,161
43.98%
Other White
773
10.75%
Caribbean
719
10%
African
647
9%
Other
257
3.58%
Total population: 7,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,229
56.02%
Level 3 (A level)
751
13.03%
No qualifications
673
11.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
482
8.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
354
6.14%
Total 16+ residents: 5,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
886
32.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
22.78%
Owns outright
542
19.82%
Other social rented
347
12.69%
Social rents from council
263
9.62%
Total households: 2,735

Property prices in Ladywell

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £539,250 in Ladywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,330 up to £1,670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ladywell 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 Ladywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats30£412,500
Semi-Detached6£952,500
Terraced27£785,000
Detached1£1,225,000

10 years median price trend in Ladywell

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

All postcodes in Ladywell

SE42AT

Howson Road

SE42SL

Meredith Mews

SE137LN

Slagrove Place

SE137HY

Horsmonden Road

Data Sources

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