Postcode SE6 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Culverley Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.
Culverley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,925 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Culverley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 1BL.
Culverley Green near SE6 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | School Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to School Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Culverley Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Culverley Green Open Space |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £523,000 (about £537 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £665,000 | £546 |
| Detached | 1 | £550,000 | £496 |
| Terraced | 58 | £545,000 | £544 |
| Flats | 29 | £360,000 | £439 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328,500 | £488,000 | £432,500 |
| 2017 | £287,500 | £515,000 | £475,250 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £561,000 | £470,000 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £572,500 | £460,000 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £507,500 | £481,510 |
| 2021 | £322,500 | £580,000 | £530,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £645,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | £321,500 | £650,000 | £540,000 |
| 2024 | £307,500 | £610,000 | £583,750 |
| 2025 | £337,500 | £610,000 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £700,000 | £540,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £450 | £484 |
| 2017 | £495 | £437 | £465 |
| 2018 | £500 | £432 | £465 |
| 2019 | £431 | £432 | £468 |
| 2020 | £434 | £447 | £481 |
| 2021 | £492 | £470 | £553 |
| 2022 | £522 | £503 | £527 |
| 2023 | £458 | £492 | £559 |
| 2024 | £511 | £489 | £539 |
| 2025 | £493 | £540 | £552 |
| 2026 | £439 | £514 | £521 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | 28, Muncies Mews, London, SE6 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £267,500 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 23, Muncies Mews, London, SE6 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 69, Muirkirk Road, London, SE6 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £820,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 63, Muirkirk Road, London, SE6 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 45, Muirkirk Road, London, SE6 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the SE6 1BL postcode area, located within Culverley Green, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE6 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sandhurst Supermarket | 10 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DH | Walking directions to Sandhurst Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | P & J News | 6 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DH | Walking directions to P & J News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 308-312 Sangley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2JT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Four Seasons Stores | Sangley Road, Lewisham, SE6 2JT | Walking directions to Four Seasons Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Sangley Road, Lewisham, SE6 2JT | Walking directions to Premier |
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 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Briony Edwards
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Eva Alina Stamirowski
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Oliver Joseph Matejka
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 1BL records about 77 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.
The median sale price around SE6 1BL in Catford South is £523,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE6 1BL, including Torridon Primary School (Good), Conisborough College and Rushey Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 1BL is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 913 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE6 1BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,925 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 1BL is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Briony Edwards (Green Party), Eva Alina Stamirowski (Labour Party) and Oliver Joseph Matejka (Labour Party).