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SE6 1AR

Stainton Road

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1AR 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 2 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
10.3%
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

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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.

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 SE6 1AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Hither Green near SE6 1AR 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 SE6 1AR
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

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.4 miLewisham ParkMediumWalking directions to Lewisham Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
9,742.3 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
113
29.89%
African
49
12.96%
Other White
47
12.43%
Caribbean
45
11.9%
Other Asian
21
5.56%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
55.23%
No qualifications
44
14.38%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.23%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
40.44%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.68%
Owns outright
25
18.38%
Social rents from council
10
7.35%
Other social rented
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Hither Green

Median price£446,750
Price per sq ft£553
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£343K – £618K

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.

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
Terraced74£610,000£582
Flats75£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 1AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 202598, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1ARTerracedFreehold£436,000
09 May 2025Flat 6, 68, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1ARFlatsLeasehold£375,000
17 Apr 2025Flat 5, 66, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1ARFlatsLeasehold£367,000
31 Mar 202594, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1ARTerracedFreehold£460,000
08 May 2026Flat 4, 56, Lullingstone Lane, London, SE13 6UHFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SE6 1AR postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 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 SE6 1AR

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

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 1AR, 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 Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1AR

Is SE6 1AR (Hither Green) safe?

The area around SE6 1AR 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 SE6 1AR?

The median sale price around SE6 1AR in Hither Green is £446,750 (about £553 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 1AR?

There are 15 schools close to SE6 1AR, 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 SE6 1AR?

The closest station to SE6 1AR is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 556 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1AR?

SE6 1AR 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 SE6 1AR (Hither Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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