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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

SE64SA

Thomas Lane

SE64SP

Catford Broadway

SE64XD

Stanstead Road

SE64XZ

Ravensbourne Park

SE69SN

Rushey Green

SE69ST

Rushey Green

SE136RB

Mount Pleasant Road

SE62HG

Brownhill Road

SE136HG

Roxley Road

SE136HJ

Aldworth Grove

SE62EJ

Brownhill Road

SE63AX

Canadian Avenue

SE63BB

Canadian Avenue

SE64EB

Adenmore Road

SE64JG

Rushey Green

SE64QX

Silvermere Road

SE64UQ

Winterbourne Road

SE136BF

Herron Walk

SE62DJ

Brownhill Road

SE64US

Winterstoke Road

SE62JJ

Laleham Road

SE64YN

Iona Close

SE62BY

Rosenthal Road

SE62DG

Bowness Road

SE64PR

Catford Hill

SE64RL

Westdown Road

SE64TB

Nelgarde Road

SE69SR

Rushey Green

SE62AJ

Sycamore Grove

SE64EA

Adenmore Road

SE64LB

Elm Lane

SE64XE

Faversham Road

SE62BX

Rosenthal Road

SE62DX

Sangley Road

SE62EF

Rushey Green

SE64PL

Riverview Park

SE64QT

Silvermere Road

SE137HQ

Felday Road

SE64BQ

Rushey Green

SE64EJ

Adenmore Road

SE64JL

Hawstead Road

SE64UG

Winterstoke Road

SE61AN

Stainton Road

SE62TX

Bromley Road

SE64FA

Adenmore Road

SE64HQ

Rushey Green

SE64NB

Exbury Road

SE64SW

Canadian Avenue

SE61DG

St Fillans Road

SE62AD

Laleham Road

SE62AY

Davenport Road

SE62HA

Elmer Road

SE64FJ

Rushey Green

SE64PS

Catford Hill

SE64TS

Bradgate Road

SE136HX

Mount Pleasant Road

SE62BN

Ringstead Road

SE64PU

Catford Hill

SE64YJ

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE62AE

Laleham Road

SE62BU

Ringstead Road

SE62DT

Sangley Road

SE62EG

Brownhill Road

SE64UY

Sussex Mews

SE62EZ

Shorndean Street

SE64QU

Silvermere Road

SE64SQ

Thomas Lane

SE64YQ

Polsted Road

SE64AP

George Lane

SE64DZ

Adenmore Road

SE64SF

Thomas' Lane

SE62AA

Farley Road

SE64FB

Adenmore Road

SE64NU

Catford Hill

SE64QZ

Catford Road

SE64SB

Thomas Lane

SE137HW

Albacore Crescent

SE64YG

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE136HZ

Lara Close

SE62DQ

Jutland Road

SE64YP

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE69SB

Rushey Green

SE69SD

Rushey Green

SE64FF

Thomas' Lane

SE64JU

Holbeach Road

SE62JH

Sangley Road

SE69SG

Rushey Green

SE137HJ

Felday Road

SE64JB

Scrooby Street

SE64RE

Station Approach

SE64TP

Nelgarde Road

SE136LL

Lewisham High Street

SE136RE

Mount Pleasant Road

SE63AU

Canadian Avenue

SE64FN

Rushey Green

SE69SL

Rushey Green

Data Sources

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