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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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 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
Flats104£361,250
Semi-Detached10£797,500
Terraced51£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

SE62JD

Laleham Road

SE64AS

Rushey Green

SE64JE

Patrol Place

SE64NF

Glenwood Road

SE62AW

Rushey Green

SE62JS

Sangley Road

SE63AT

Canadian Avenue

SE64JP

Brookdale Road

SE64NP

Blythe Vale

SE64XY

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YW

Chilthorne Close

SE62HF

Brownhill Road

SE64BT

Adenmore Road

SE69SQ

Rushey Green

SE64NG

Beechfield Road

SE64TW

Holbeach Road

SE69SF

Rushey Green

SE136RD

Mount Pleasant Road

SE62AR

Farley Road

SE64AF

Rushey Green

SE64UE

Stanstead Road

SE64XG

Faversham Road

SE136HL

George Lane

SE136RF

Mount Pleasant Road

SE62EW

Brownhill Road

SE64PT

Catford Hill

SE64RU

Catford Broadway

SE62BG

Brownhill Road

SE62HY

Honley Road

SE64NJ

Rathfern Road

SE64XT

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YB

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62AB

Farley Road

SE62AZ

Davenport Road

SE62JT

Sangley Road

SE64RW

Ravensbourne Park

SE64YL

Iona Close

SE137HL

Blagdon Road

SE62ES

Shorndean Street

SE62HW

Engleheart Road

SE62JQ

Carswell Road

SE64NE

Beechfield Road

SE64QB

Doggett Road

SE64TQ

Holbeach Road

SE64TZ

Stanstead Road

SE64XU

Ravensbourne Park

SE136HN

George Lane

SE136LJ

Lewisham High Street

SE64JD

Rushey Green

SE64JF

Rushey Green

SE136HH

George Lane

SE62EB

Fleet Terrace

SE62EY

Sportsbank Street

SE62JP

Sangley Road

SE64TG

Holbeach Road

SE62AS

Davenport Road

SE63AS

Canadian Avenue

SE64BP

Rushey Green

SE64JJ

Hawstead Road

SE64PW

Catford Hill

SE64SE

Thomas' Lane

SE62DY

Sangley Road

SE64HU

Wildfell Road

SE64PZ

Doggett Road

SE69SA

Rushey Green

SE62HU

Laleham Road

SE64JR

Brookdale Road

SE64LE

Creeland Grove

SE64ND

Exbury Road

SE64YH

Polsted Road

SE69SZ

Canadian Avenue

SE136HP

George Lane

SE64PP

Catford Hill

SE62BP

Ringstead Road

SE62EU

Engleheart Road

SE64XW

Bankhurst Road

SE64XS

Ravensbourne Park

SE64LA

Scrooby Street

SE64TR

Bradgate Road

SE64BD

Rushey Green

SE64FH

Campbells Mews

SE64NN

Blythe Vale

SE64PJ

Catford Hill

SE63BP

Canadian Avenue

SE64NL

Rathfern Road

SE64RQ

Thomas' Lane

SE69SX

Rushey Green

SE62AL

Farley Mews

SE62DH

Brownhill Road

SE62HS

Laleham Road

SE62LE

Culverley Road

SE62UR

Bromley Road

SE64BG

Adenmore Road

SE64BJ

Rushey Green

SE64RY

Rushey Green

SE62ER

Elmer Road

SE64BF

Hamlet Close

SE64EE

Adenmore Road

SE64JN

Brookdale Road

SE64NA

Exbury Road

Data Sources

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