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SE6 1JS

South Park Crescent

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1JS 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 0.7 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Further Green near SE6 1JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Lee located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1JS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee
0.9 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.9 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorthbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Northbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
9,098.1 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
116
34.02%
Caribbean
48
14.08%
African
40
11.73%
Other White
33
9.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
6.74%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
38.83%
No qualifications
54
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
27.14%
Owns outright
35
25%
Other social rented
9
6.43%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

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 1JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026146, South Park Crescent, London, SE6 1JSTerracedFreehold£390,000
31 Mar 2025130, South Park Crescent, London, SE6 1JSTerracedFreehold£510,000
25 Mar 20267, Sedgeway, London, SE6 1JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
13 May 2026165, South Park Crescent, London, SE6 1JNTerracedFreehold£525,000
17 Mar 2025187, South Park Crescent, London, SE6 1JNTerracedFreehold£590,000

Schools

In the SE6 1JS postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBaring Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryForster Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1JS
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 miRTN News / Candid Lace74 Baring Road, London, SE12 0PSWalking directions to RTN News / Candid Lace
0.4 miBaring Food & Wine54 Baring Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 0PSWalking directions to Baring Food & Wine
0.4 miMSD Food & WineBaring Road, Lewisham, SE12 0LQWalking directions to MSD Food & Wine

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 1JS, 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 1JS

Is SE6 1JS (Further Green) safe?

The area around SE6 1JS 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 1JS?

The median sale price around SE6 1JS 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 1JS?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 1JS, including Sandhurst Primary School (Good), Baring Primary School (Good) and Forster Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1JS?

The closest station to SE6 1JS is Lee in TfL zone 3, about 1,156 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1JS?

SE6 1JS 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 1JS (Further Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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