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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 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
170
Deprivation level
8/10
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
79.55(+156%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.06(+60%)
Public order
15.04(+122%)
Shoplifting
14.56(+46%)
Other theft
13.88(+21%)
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 179 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats104£355,000£5,810
Semi-Detached11£610,000£5,810
Terraced64£617,500£6,288

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

SE64XE

Faversham Road

SE64BT

Adenmore Road

SE62BU

Ringstead Road

SE64SQ

Thomas Lane

SE62AD

Laleham Road

SE64YA

Ravensbourne Park

SE62AX

Davenport Road

SE136RG

Mount Pleasant Road

SE64BE

Rushey Green

SE64PS

Catford Hill

SE62AR

Farley Road

SE136LJ

Lewisham High Street

SE62JP

Sangley Road

SE62BH

Redfern Road

SE62HN

Engleheart Road

SE64AA

Rushey Green

SE62EY

Sportsbank Street

SE64NA

Exbury Road

SE64XT

Ravensbourne Park

SE62HS

Laleham Road

SE64FF

Thomas' Lane

SE69SZ

Canadian Avenue

SE64US

Winterstoke Road

SE64QA

Doggett Road

SE64PZ

Doggett Road

SE62AT

Davenport Road

SE64PP

Catford Hill

SE64XZ

Ravensbourne Park

SE69SS

Rushey Green

SE64BQ

Rushey Green

SE63AT

Canadian Avenue

SE64SD

Thomas' Lane

SE63AY

Canadian Avenue

SE64BJ

Rushey Green

SE136HJ

Aldworth Grove

SE64UL

Blythe Hill

SE64UH

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64SF

Thomas' Lane

SE64JL

Hawstead Road

SE64UQ

Winterbourne Road

SE69SQ

Rushey Green

SE62DJ

Brownhill Road

SE64NJ

Rathfern Road

SE62AY

Davenport Road

SE64JH

Hawstead Road

SE64RE

Station Approach

SE62DT

Sangley Road

SE64YQ

Polsted Road

SE64QT

Silvermere Road

SE62JN

Rushey Green

SE64TQ

Holbeach Road

SE62EF

Rushey Green

SE136HL

George Lane

SE64PU

Catford Hill

SE62HL

Melbourne Mews

SE64SG

Thomas Lane

SE64LE

Creeland Grove

SE69SH

Rushey Green

SE62ET

Engleheart Road

SE62BG

Brownhill Road

SE69SY

Rushey Green

SE69TA

Rushey Green

SE62DN

Rushey Green

SE63BD

Canadian Avenue

SE137HH

Blagdon Road

SE64FJ

Rushey Green

SE64YW

Chilthorne Close

SE64FB

Adenmore Road

SE62AE

Laleham Road

SE64LD

Bargrove Crescent

SE63BB

Canadian Avenue

SE64SB

Thomas Lane

SE64TP

Nelgarde Road

SE64XG

Faversham Road

SE137HJ

Felday Road

SE136HQ

George Lane

SE62HU

Laleham Road

SE64PX

Catford Hill

SE64JE

Patrol Place

SE64XS

Ravensbourne Park

SE64BB

Renshaw Close

SE64PL

Riverview Park

SE64BL

Adenmore Road

SE64NL

Rathfern Road

SE64YJ

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64JR

Brookdale Road

SE64UF

Blythe Hill Lane

SE64YB

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62BQ

Brownhill Road

SE62HY

Honley Road

SE64TT

Bradgate Road

SE62HB

Brownhill Road

SE62BY

Rosenthal Road

SE64JJ

Hawstead Road

SE62JE

Carswell Road

SE64RQ

Thomas' Lane

SE69SL

Rushey Green

SE64YH

Polsted Road

SE64TY

Rushey Green

SE136HN

George Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.