Postcode insights

SE6 1XJ

Glenfarg Road

Catford South

Interactive map showing SE6 1XJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SE6 1XJ

Overview

Postcode SE6 1XJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 Hither Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.9%
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 12,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Corbett Estate has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.9%

Approximately 12.9% 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 1XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Corbett Estate near SE6 1XJ 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 Hither Green located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1XJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.9 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.9 mi

3

Lee

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lee

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 1XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.4 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
11,128.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.53(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(-27%)
Vehicle crime
12.12(+29%)
Public order
7.51(+11%)
Other theft
7.51(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
44.23%
Caribbean
56
15.77%
Other White
41
11.55%
African
32
9.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.1%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
51.81%
No qualifications
45
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.51%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
53.79%
Owns outright
28
21.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Other social rented
11
8.33%
Social rents from council
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

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 1XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 202574, Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XJTerracedFreehold£730,000
12 Nov 202576, Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XJTerracedFreehold£525,000
26 Mar 2025152, Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XJTerracedFreehold£514,568
19 Dec 2025149, Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XWTerracedFreehold£537,500
19 Mar 2025167, Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XWTerracedFreehold£460,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 1XJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTorridon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1XJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis114 Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1UUWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSE6 Convenience StoreBrownhill Road, Lewisham, SE6 1AEWalking directions to SE6 Convenience Store
0.2 miSandhurst Supermarket10 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to Sandhurst Supermarket
0.2 miP & J News6 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to P & J News
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBrownhill Road, London, SE6 1AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 1XJ, 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 022EE01003224
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 1XJ

Is SE6 1XJ (Corbett Estate) safe?

The area around SE6 1XJ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1XJ?

The median sale price around SE6 1XJ 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 1XJ?

There are 17 schools close to SE6 1XJ, including The Young Women's Hub (Good), Sandhurst Primary School (Good) and Torridon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 1XJ?

The closest station to SE6 1XJ is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 1,071 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1XJ?

SE6 1XJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,703 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 1XJ 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.