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Rushey Green

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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, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 £66,964 per year. There are 2 schools in Rushey Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£422,000
Price per sq ft£565
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £580K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£840,000£526
Terraced63£605,000£600
Flats104£347,500£539

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushey Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336,500£570,000£511,000
2017£380,000£562,500£479,625
2018£365,000£548,500£492,000
2019£320,000£599,995£507,500
2020£360,000£710,000£570,000
2021£365,000£696,250£567,500
2022£350,000£685,000£580,000
2023£330,000£656,000£600,000
2024£350,000£625,000£566,500
2025£355,000£797,500£630,000
2026£360,892£530,000£585,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488£438£469
2017£616£488£487
2018£681£486£491
2019£504£485£465
2020£533£452£497
2021£551£503£524
2022£583£482£552
2023£533£516£538
2024£553£564£581
2025£533£594£581
2026£507£547£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushey Green in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rushey Green ward.

Local councillors

Claire Wills

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Daniel Dream

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Samantha Gardiner

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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George Lane

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Rushey Green

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Lewisham High Street

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Rushey Green

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Adenmore Road

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