Postcode SE6 1EF is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forster Park & Southend area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.
Forster Park & Southend has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Forster Park & Southend has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 1EF.
Forster Park & Southend near SE6 1EF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | School Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to School Playing Fields |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Hither Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,088,800.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £361,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £710,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hither Green
In the SE6 1EF postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.