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SE6 1AP

Britton Close

Hither Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 1AP

Overview

Postcode SE6 1AP is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Catford East & Mountsfield Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £62,475 per year. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £62,475 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SE6 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Catford East & Mountsfield Park near SE6 1AP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.7 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.8 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.3 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
4,378.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.37(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.38(+50%)
Shoplifting
23.34(+134%)
Drugs
10.09(+63%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
27.03%
African
39
17.57%
Caribbean
27
12.16%
Other White
19
8.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
5.86%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
41.3%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.76%
No qualifications
28
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
33
31.73%
Owns with a mortgage
30
28.85%
Social rents from council
19
18.27%
Owns outright
10
9.62%
Other social rented
10
9.62%
Total households: 104

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 SE6 1AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025196A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£362,000
06 May 2025226C, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£150,000
15 Dec 2025193A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2BQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
29 May 2026144, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2DJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
05 Jun 202631, Fordel Road, London, SE6 1XSTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the SE6 1AP postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons DailyBrownhill Road, London, SE6 1AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store
0.2 miSandhurst Supermarket10 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to Sandhurst Supermarket
0.2 miP & J News6 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to P & J News
0.2 miCo-op Food308-312 Sangley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 SE6 1AP, 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)Catford East & Mountsfield ParkE02000670
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 018BE01003320
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1AP

Is SE6 1AP (Catford East & Mountsfield Park) safe?

The area around SE6 1AP records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE6 1AP?

The median sale price around SE6 1AP in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 1AP?

There are 17 schools close to SE6 1AP, including The Young Women's Hub (Good), Sandhurst Primary School (Good) and Rushey Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1AP?

The closest station to SE6 1AP is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 901 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1AP?

SE6 1AP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 1AP (Catford East & Mountsfield Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 1AP 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).