Postcode SE6 1AJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.
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.
Hither Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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.
The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from SE6 1AJ.
Hither Green near SE6 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Lee | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lee |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mountsfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Mountsfield Park |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £446,750 (about £553 per square foot) in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £710,000 | £536 |
| Terraced | 74 | £610,000 | £582 |
| Flats | 75 | £350,000 | £516 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 40, Torridon Road, London, SE6 1AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,010,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 12A, Minard Road, London, SE6 1NS | Flats | Leasehold | £437,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 24A, Minard Road, London, SE6 1NS | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Oakley Lodge, 326, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 32, Blashford Street, London, SE13 6UA | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 |
In the SE6 1AJ postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SE6 Convenience Store | Brownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AE | Walking directions to SE6 Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Birdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6UR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | JB Express | Verdant Lane, Lewisham, SE6 1LF | Walking directions to JB Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE6 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eleonora Aiello
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Kim Amanda Powell
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Yemisi Anifowose
Hither Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 1AJ 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.
The median sale price around SE6 1AJ in Hither Green is £446,750 (about £553 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE6 1AJ, including Sandhurst Primary School (Good), The Young Women's Hub (Good) and Brindishe Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 1AJ is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 657 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 1AJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 1AJ 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).