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About

Rushey Green is a residential ward located in the centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. The area is primarily defined by its housing, which includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside several post-war housing estates. Its main thoroughfare is Rushey Green itself, a local high street with a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and essential services catering to the community. The ward also contains the large Ladywell Leisure Centre, providing sports and recreational facilities.

A significant local landmark is the University Hospital Lewisham, a major employer and healthcare provider for the wider borough. The ward's green spaces include the small Mountsfield Park, which features playgrounds and sports courts. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Ladywell railway station serving the southeastern edge. The presence of the hospital and the leisure centre creates a steady flow of activity distinct from the quieter surrounding residential streets.

Area overview

On average Rushey Green has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rushey Green is £66,957 per year. There are 3 schools in Rushey Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Rushey Green is home to around 19,019 people, with a population density of about 9,512.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Rushey Green Population
19,019
Population density
9,512.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.45(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.12(+54%)
Public order
15.67(+135%)
Shoplifting
14.88(+47%)
Other theft
13.88(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,565
29.26%
Other White
2,697
14.18%
African
2,652
13.95%
Caribbean
2,539
13.35%
Other
860
4.52%
Total population: 19,016

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,198
47.18%
No qualifications
2,415
15.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,943
12.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,383
9.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,260
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 15,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,358
30.13%
Owns with a mortgage
2,119
27.08%
Other social rented
1,333
17.04%
Owns outright
1,100
14.06%
Social rents from council
590
7.54%
Total households: 7,825

Property prices in Rushey Green

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rushey 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 Rushey Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£650,000
Flats107£361,000
Semi-Detached11£810,000
Terraced54£635,000

10 years median price trend in Rushey Green

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

All postcodes in Rushey Green

SE64YE

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62JE

Carswell Road

SE64BN

Adenmore Road

SE69SP

Rushey Green

SE64SR

Catford Broadway

SE64PH

Vineyard Close

SE62DA

Brownhill Road

SE62HX

Laleham Road

SE69SU

Rushey Green

SE64AA

Rushey Green

SE64UL

Blythe Hill

SE62AF

Farley Road

SE62BH

Redfern Road

SE64SD

Thomas' Lane

SE64UJ

Blythe Hill

SE136NZ

Lewisham High Street

SE62BB

Rushey Green

SE62HR

Engleheart Road

SE62HT

Laleham Road

SE62JN

Rushey Green

SE62AU

Davenport Road

SE62ET

Engleheart Road

SE62JB

Honley Road

SE64PN

Riverview Park

SE69SW

Rushey Green

SE64AR

Rosenthal Road

SE64TF

Nelgarde Road

SE64XX

Ravensbourne Park

SE69TA

Rushey Green

SE64FE

Adenmore Road

SE64YA

Ravensbourne Park

SE137HP

Albacore Crescent

SE62DD

Catford Island

SE62HH

Marryfields Way

SE63AY

Canadian Avenue

SE64FD

Adenmore Road

SE64TA

Nelgarde Road

SE64QA

Doggett Road

SE136RG

Mount Pleasant Road

SE136RQ

Mount Pleasant Road

SE64NH

Pattenden Road

SE64SN

Catford Broadway

SE64XH

Casslee Road

SE136HW

George Lane

SE64TY

Rushey Green

SE64XL

Montacute Road

SE62TP

Bromley Road

SE64HW

Rushey Green

SE64TT

Bradgate Road

SE62AX

Davenport Road

SE63BD

Canadian Avenue

SE64UH

Blythe Hill Lane

SE63JH

Fordmill Road

SE64BB

Renshaw Close

SE64QS

Silvermere Road

SE64UD

Stanstead Grove

SE64YF

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62BS

Ringstead Road

SE62DU

Engleheart Road

SE64BS

Adenmore Road

SE64JW

Medusa Road

SE64PX

Catford Hill

SE69SS

Rushey Green

SE62BQ

Brownhill Road

SE62BT

Ringstead Road

SE62DN

Rushey Green

SE62HZ

Honley Road

SE64ED

Adenmore Road

SE64PQ

Vineyard Close

SE62AT

Davenport Road

SE62HB

Brownhill Road

SE62TW

Bromley Road

SE63BA

Canadian Avenue

SE64RN

Bournville Road

SE64SG

Thomas Lane

SE64XB

Stanstead Road

SE62HN

Engleheart Road

SE64FL

Lamington Mews

SE64LD

Bargrove Crescent

SE64PG

Riverview Park

SE137HH

Blagdon Road

SE62DS

Plassy Road

SE62EX

Sportsbank Street

SE62HP

Engleheart Road

SE64BE

Rushey Green

SE64JH

Hawstead Road

SE64NQ

Pattenden Road

SE136HQ

George Lane

SE64JA

Morena Street

SE69SE

Catford Broadway

SE69SH

Rushey Green

SE62HE

Rushey Green

SE62HL

Melbourne Mews

SE62JA

Cudham Street

SE64BL

Adenmore Road

SE64UF

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64XF

Faversham Road

SE64YD

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69SJ

Rushey Green

SE69SY

Rushey Green

Data Sources

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