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SE6 1UJ

Waters Road

Hither Green

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1UJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 Grove Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Further Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Further Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.7%

Approximately 59.7% 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 1UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Further Green near SE6 1UJ 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 Grove Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1UJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitefoot Lane Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields
0.2 miReigate Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Reigate Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
7,914.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.32(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.78(-49%)
Drugs
11.38(+84%)
Vehicle crime
11.38(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.59(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
39.92%
African
65
25.19%
Caribbean
23
8.91%
Other Black
20
7.75%
Other
13
5.04%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.17%
No qualifications
53
24.54%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
55
46.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.65%
Social rents from council
16
13.45%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.61%
Owns outright
9
7.56%
Total households: 119

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025236, Waters Road, London, SE6 1UJTerracedFreehold£670,000
21 May 2025346, Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TPOtherFreehold£500,000
05 Dec 2025208, Waters Road, London, SE6 1UHFlatsLeasehold£207,000
24 Jun 202585, Waters Road, London, SE6 1UHTerracedFreehold£425,000
06 Jun 202587, Waters Road, London, SE6 1UHTerracedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the SE6 1UJ postcode area, located within Further Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryForster Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableDrumbeat School and ASD ServiceCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreenvale SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgens360 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TPWalking directions to Budgens

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 1UJ, 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 026AE01003346
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1UJ

Is SE6 1UJ (Further Green) safe?

The area around SE6 1UJ records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1UJ?

The median sale price around SE6 1UJ 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 1UJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 1UJ, including Forster Park Primary School (Good), Drumbeat School and ASD Service (Good) and Greenvale School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1UJ?

The closest station to SE6 1UJ is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,017 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1UJ?

SE6 1UJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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