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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

SE64RW

Ravensbourne Park

SE62HZ

Honley Road

SE69SA

Rushey Green

SE62UR

Bromley Road

SE64ND

Exbury Road

SE64TB

Nelgarde Road

SE62JQ

Carswell Road

SE62HH

Marryfields Way

SE64TW

Holbeach Road

SE62JB

Honley Road

SE62HF

Brownhill Road

SE64FA

Adenmore Road

SE62HA

Elmer Road

SE62AZ

Davenport Road

SE62AL

Farley Mews

SE69SX

Rushey Green

SE136RE

Mount Pleasant Road

SE64RN

Bournville Road

SE137HQ

Felday Road

SE64TZ

Stanstead Road

SE64PW

Catford Hill

SE64PR

Catford Hill

SE69SU

Rushey Green

SE64XU

Ravensbourne Park

SE64ED

Adenmore Road

SE62LE

Culverley Road

SE64EA

Adenmore Road

SE64UD

Stanstead Grove

SE64BG

Adenmore Road

SE64TA

Nelgarde Road

SE69SJ

Rushey Green

SE64PT

Catford Hill

SE64FH

Campbells Mews

SE64QB

Doggett Road

SE62DQ

Jutland Road

SE62AU

Davenport Road

SE64BP

Rushey Green

SE64SN

Catford Broadway

SE64YP

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64PJ

Catford Hill

SE62TP

Bromley Road

SE62DA

Brownhill Road

SE62BT

Ringstead Road

SE69SE

Catford Broadway

SE69SN

Rushey Green

SE64DZ

Adenmore Road

SE62EW

Brownhill Road

SE62EJ

Brownhill Road

SE136LL

Lewisham High Street

SE69ST

Rushey Green

SE64NU

Catford Hill

SE64YG

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE64AF

Rushey Green

SE62AA

Farley Road

SE64TF

Nelgarde Road

SE64XB

Stanstead Road

SE62BP

Ringstead Road

SE64PQ

Vineyard Close

SE63AX

Canadian Avenue

SE64JP

Brookdale Road

SE136HG

Roxley Road

SE62HG

Brownhill Road

SE64HQ

Rushey Green

SE64JA

Morena Street

SE62JH

Sangley Road

SE64NN

Blythe Vale

SE136RB

Mount Pleasant Road

SE62AB

Farley Road

SE64FN

Rushey Green

SE64QZ

Catford Road

SE136HZ

Lara Close

SE62ER

Elmer Road

SE64RY

Rushey Green

SE61DG

St Fillans Road

SE64EB

Adenmore Road

SE62DS

Plassy Road

SE136RQ

Mount Pleasant Road

SE64BS

Adenmore Road

SE64SW

Canadian Avenue

SE64AP

George Lane

SE64JG

Rushey Green

SE64PN

Riverview Park

SE62DX

Sangley Road

SE64LB

Elm Lane

SE62EZ

Shorndean Street

SE62HP

Engleheart Road

SE64PH

Vineyard Close

SE64QX

Silvermere Road

SE64LA

Scrooby Street

SE64XX

Ravensbourne Park

SE64EE

Adenmore Road

SE69SW

Rushey Green

SE64YD

Ravensbourne Park Crescent

SE136HW

George Lane

SE64RL

Westdown Road

SE136RF

Mount Pleasant Road

Data Sources

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