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SE6 1AU

Brownhill Road

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1AU is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Corbett Estate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Corbett Estate is £74,400 per year. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.5 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Corbett Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Corbett Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Corbett Estate is £74,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from SE6 1AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Corbett Estate near SE6 1AU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1AU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.9 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.9 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
11,783.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.53(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(-27%)
Vehicle crime
12.12(+29%)
Public order
7.51(+11%)
Other theft
7.51(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
110
25.29%
British
81
18.62%
Caribbean
66
15.17%
Other White
66
15.17%
Other Black
26
5.98%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
46.04%
No qualifications
53
15.54%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
38.01%
Owns with a mortgage
44
25.73%
Other social rented
26
15.2%
Owns outright
23
13.45%
Social rents from council
10
5.85%
Total households: 171

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 1AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025284, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AUTerracedFreehold£320,000
04 Jul 2025256, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£509,500
27 May 2026Flat 6, 257 - 259, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AETerracedLeasehold£217,000
24 Jun 2025129, Arngask Road, London, SE6 1XZTerracedFreehold£770,000
28 Mar 2025101, Arngask Road, London, SE6 1XZTerracedFreehold£750,000

Schools

In the SE6 1AU postcode area, located within Corbett Estate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrindishe Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store
0.1 miMorrisons DailyBrownhill Road, London, SE6 1AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondis114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco ExpressBirdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSandhurst Supermarket10 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to Sandhurst Supermarket

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 1AU, 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)Corbett EstateE02000674
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 022EE01003224
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1AU

Is SE6 1AU (Corbett Estate) safe?

The area around SE6 1AU records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1AU?

The median sale price around SE6 1AU in Corbett Estate is £465,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 1AU?

There are 16 schools close to SE6 1AU, including The Young Women's Hub (Good), Sandhurst Primary School (Good) and Brindishe Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1AU?

The closest station to SE6 1AU is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 848 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1AU?

SE6 1AU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 1AU (Corbett Estate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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