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.
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 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.
The average income per household in Hither Green is £73,563 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 1AR.
Hither Green near SE6 1AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mountsfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Mountsfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lewisham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lewisham 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 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 98, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AR | Terraced | Freehold | £436,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 6, 68, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AR | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Flat 5, 66, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AR | Flats | Leasehold | £367,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 94, Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AR | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 4, 56, Lullingstone Lane, London, SE13 6UH | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 |
In the SE6 1AR postcode area, located within Hither Green, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Birdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6UR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hithers Convenience Store | 212 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6RT | Walking directions to Hithers Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 200-206 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6RT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Chop Land | Hither Green Lane, Lewisham, SE13 6QB | Walking directions to Chop Land |
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 1AR, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to SE6 1AR is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 556 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
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).
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).