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SE13 6WA

Highfield Close

Hither Green

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Detailed insights for SE13 6WA

Overview

Postcode SE13 6WA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hither Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hither Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE13 6WA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 6WA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.8 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell
0.8 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 6WA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.4 miLewisham ParkMediumWalking directions to Lewisham Park
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
30,526.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.05(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.03(-22%)
Burglary
6.37(+16%)
Vehicle crime
5.74(-39%)
Public order
3.19(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
36.26%
Other White
50
29.24%
African
17
9.94%
Other Asian
10
5.85%
Other Black
7
4.09%
Total population: 171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
70.75%
No qualifications
16
10.88%
Level 3 (A level)
10
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
4.76%
Other
6
4.08%
Total 16+ residents: 147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
53.09%
Owns with a mortgage
24
29.63%
Social rents from council
6
7.41%
Owns outright
4
4.94%
Shared ownership
2
2.47%
Total households: 81

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 6WA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 6WA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 9, 17, Highfield Close, London, SE13 6UZFlatsLeasehold£365,000
18 Mar 2025Flat 7, 13, Highfield Close, London, SE13 6UXFlatsLeasehold£295,000
08 May 2026Flat 4, 56, Lullingstone Lane, London, SE13 6UHFlatsLeasehold£355,000
17 Jul 202540, Lullingstone Lane, London, SE13 6UHTerracedFreehold£515,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 42, Kingswood Court, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TDFlatsLeasehold£332,500

Schools

In the SE13 6WA postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 6WA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrindishe Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrindishe Manor SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 6WA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 6WA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBirdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHithers Convenience Store212 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6RTWalking directions to Hithers Convenience Store
0.1 miCo-op Food200-206 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6RTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miChop LandHither Green Lane, Lewisham, SE13 6QBWalking directions to Chop Land
0.3 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store

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 6WA, 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 017EE01033320
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 6WA

Is SE13 6WA (Hither Green) safe?

The area around SE13 6WA records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6WA?

The median sale price around SE13 6WA 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 6WA?

There are 15 schools close to SE13 6WA, including Brindishe Green School (Good), The Young Women's Hub (Good) and Brindishe Manor School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 6WA?

The closest station to SE13 6WA is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 427 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE13 6WA?

SE13 6WA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE13 6WA 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).