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SE6 1JB

Verdant Lane

Hither Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 1JB

Overview

Postcode SE6 1JB is located in a major urban area, within the Hither Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Further Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year. The nearest station is Lee, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Northbrook Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Further Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,873 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Further Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Further Green is £67,273 per year.

Noise Level

High

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

Flood risk

No risk

Further Green near SE6 1JB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
0.5 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
6,923.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.68(-11%)
Vehicle crime
7.77(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-80%)
Public order
5.34(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
56
20.29%
African
55
19.93%
Caribbean
37
13.41%
Other White
36
13.04%
Other Asian
27
9.78%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
42.99%
No qualifications
41
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
33.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
32.69%
Owns outright
27
25.96%
Social rents from council
3
2.88%
Other social rented
3
2.88%
Total households: 104

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 1JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025Flat 11, Verdant Court, Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1LEFlatsLeasehold£154,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 1, 348, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AYFlatsLeasehold£325,000
30 May 2025Flat A, 344, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AYFlatsLeasehold£385,270
07 Jul 2025375, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TRTerracedFreehold£750,000
25 Jun 2025Upper Flat, 377, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6TRFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE6 1JB postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Winifred's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBaring Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJB ExpressVerdant Lane, Lewisham, SE6 1LFWalking directions to JB Express
0.3 miLondis114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressBirdwood Avenue, London, SE13 6URWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op Food27-31 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0AEWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1JB, 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)Further GreenE02000678
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 026DE01003354
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1JB

Is SE6 1JB (Further Green) safe?

The area around SE6 1JB records about 62 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE6 1JB?

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

What schools are near SE6 1JB?

There are 18 schools close to SE6 1JB, including Sandhurst Primary School (Good), St Winifred's RC Primary School (Good) and Baring Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1JB?

The closest station to SE6 1JB is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 808 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1JB?

SE6 1JB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,873 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 1JB (Further Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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