Postcode insights

SE6 1SP

Balloch Road

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 1SP

Overview

Postcode SE6 1SP is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Corbett Estate area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Bellingham, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Corbett Estate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Corbett Estate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% 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 1SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Corbett Estate near SE6 1SP 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 Bellingham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.9 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
1 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miForster Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Forster Memorial Park
0.3 miSchool Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to School Playing Fields
0.4 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
10,291.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.28(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.05(-33%)
Other theft
3.87(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-32%)
Other crime
3.22(+116%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
44.62%
Caribbean
42
13.29%
Other Black
27
8.54%
African
25
7.91%
Other White
24
7.59%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
43.78%
No qualifications
48
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
31.5%
Owns outright
33
25.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.69%
Other social rented
17
13.39%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£539,500
Price per sq ft£526
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£445K – £662K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £539,500 (about £526 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£662,500£502
Semi-Detached34£620,000£542
Terraced53£550,000£547
Flats29£345,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£340,000£610,000£575,000
2026£345,000£552,500£576,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£495£540£553
2026£432£498£518
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catford South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202545, Balloch Road, London, SE6 1SPTerracedFreehold£610,000
07 Nov 20256, Birkhall Road, London, SE6 1TETerracedFreehold£625,000
11 Dec 202554, Balloch Road, London, SE6 1SWTerracedFreehold£655,000
28 Mar 202566, Balloch Road, London, SE6 1SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
27 Feb 202619, Birkhall Road, London, SE6 1TFTerracedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the SE6 1SP postcode area, located within Corbett Estate, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTorridon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSandhurst Supermarket10 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to Sandhurst Supermarket
0.3 miP & J News6 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to P & J News
0.3 miLondis114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food308-312 Sangley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miFour Seasons StoresSangley Road, Lewisham, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Four Seasons Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,423
Band B£1,661
Band C£1,898
Band D£2,135
Band E£2,610
Band F£3,084
Band G£3,559
Band H£4,270

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 1SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Briony Edwards

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eva Alina Stamirowski

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oliver Joseph Matejka

Catford South - 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
WardCatford SouthE05013717
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Corbett EstateE02000674
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 022BE01003218
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1SP

Is SE6 1SP (Corbett Estate) safe?

The area around SE6 1SP records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 1SP?

The median sale price around SE6 1SP in Corbett Estate is £539,500 (about £526 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 1SP?

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

What is the nearest station to SE6 1SP?

The closest station to SE6 1SP is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 1,188 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1SP?

SE6 1SP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.