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SE6 1HP

Wellmeadow Road

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1HP 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 low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Lee, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Northbrook Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Corbett Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Corbett Estate has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 1HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Corbett Estate near SE6 1HP 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 Lee located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1HP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
0.8 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNorthbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Northbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
6,981.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.78(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.59(-53%)
Public order
6(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-42%)
Other theft
4.2(-63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
39.77%
Caribbean
49
18.56%
African
42
15.91%
Other White
26
9.85%
Other
10
3.79%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
52.3%
No qualifications
56
23.43%
Level 3 (A level)
18
7.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
43.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
23.81%
Owns outright
20
19.05%
Other social rented
8
7.62%
Social rents from council
5
4.76%
Total households: 105

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 1HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026Flat A, 166, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HPFlatsLeasehold£395,000
12 Dec 2025151, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HPTerracedFreehold£1,090,000
01 Oct 2025137A, Wellmeadow Road, London, SE6 1HPTerracedFreehold£412,500
21 Oct 2025Flat D, 88, Broadfield Road, London, SE6 1NGFlatsLeasehold£260,000
29 Aug 202568, Broadfield Road, London, SE6 1NGTerracedFreehold£865,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTorridon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJB ExpressVerdant Lane, Lewisham, SE6 1LFWalking directions to JB Express
0.2 miLondis114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store

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 1HP, 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 022CE01003220
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1HP

Is SE6 1HP (Corbett Estate) safe?

The area around SE6 1HP records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1HP?

The median sale price around SE6 1HP 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 1HP?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 1HP, including Sandhurst Primary School (Good), Torridon Primary School (Good) and The Young Women's Hub (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1HP?

The closest station to SE6 1HP is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 1,235 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1HP?

SE6 1HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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