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SE13 6SS

Springbank Road

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE13 6SS is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Hither Green area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Hither Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hither Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.4%

Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from SE13 6SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hither Green near SE13 6SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 6SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.5 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
1 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 6SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
530
Population density
11,018.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.87(-30%)
Other theft
7.85(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-2%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Public order
4.49(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
33.65%
African
65
12.29%
Other White
64
12.1%
Caribbean
54
10.21%
Other Asian
32
6.05%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
201
51.8%
No qualifications
53
13.66%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.44%
Total 16+ residents: 388

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
42
19.44%
Owns outright
21
9.72%
Shared ownership
20
9.26%
Total households: 216

Property prices in Hither Green

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£556
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £625K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hither Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£710,000£536
Terraced78£618,500£592
Flats76£350,000£516

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hither Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hither Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,800£632,500£462,500
2017£323,000£500,000£511,500
2018£310,000£600,000£487,500
2019£325,000£607,500£535,000
2020£337,000£593,750£500,000
2021£332,350£520,500£578,750
2022£342,500£590,500£595,000
2023£355,000£615,000£620,000
2024£350,000£552,500£617,500
2025£357,500£692,500£665,000
2026£352,000£750,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hither Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hither Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£521£397£459
2017£503£423£482
2018£515£476£474
2019£530£446£489
2020£525£457£507
2021£524£527£519
2022£538£516£560
2023£506£516£572
2024£522£488£551
2025£537£523£604
2026£500£619£523
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hither Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 6SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 6SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 202686A, Springbank Road, London, SE13 6SXFlatsLeasehold£318,000
13 Jun 2025Flat B, 118, Springbank Road, London, SE13 6SXFlatsLeasehold£125,000
21 Oct 2025Flat B, 37, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE13 6SYFlatsLeasehold£325,000
28 Mar 202543B, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE13 6SYFlatsLeasehold£445,000
10 Oct 202512, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE13 6TBTerracedFreehold£1,080,000

Schools

In the SE13 6SS postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 6SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrindishe Manor SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryBrindishe Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrindishe Lee SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 6SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 6SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBirdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa Local Hither Green2-6 Staplehurst Road, London, SE13 5NBWalking directions to Nisa Local Hither Green
0.3 miSainsbury's Local9 Staplehurst Road, London, SE13 5NDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miDMT SupermarketFernbrook Road, Lewisham, SE12 8LPWalking directions to DMT Supermarket
0.3 miStaple Mart29 Staplehurst Road, London, SE13 5NDWalking directions to Staple Mart

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE13 6SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleonora Aiello

Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kim Amanda Powell

Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Yemisi Anifowose

Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardHither GreenE05013724
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hither GreenE02000669
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 017DE01003295
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 6SS

Is SE13 6SS (Hither Green) safe?

The area around SE13 6SS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE13 6SS?

The median sale price around SE13 6SS in Hither Green is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE13 6SS?

There are 16 schools close to SE13 6SS, including Brindishe Manor School (Outstanding), Brindishe Green School (Good) and Brindishe Lee School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 6SS?

The closest station to SE13 6SS is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 305 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE13 6SS?

SE13 6SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE13 6SS (Hither Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE13 6SS is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eleonora Aiello (Green Party), Kim Amanda Powell (Labour Party) and Yemisi Anifowose (Labour Party).