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SE6 1XY

Arngask Road

Catford South

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Overview

Postcode SE6 1XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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
21.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Corbett Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% 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

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from SE6 1XY.

Flood risk

No risk

Corbett Estate near SE6 1XY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 1XY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.8 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.8 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
11,783.8 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

African
110
25.29%
British
81
18.62%
Caribbean
66
15.17%
Other White
66
15.17%
Other Black
26
5.98%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
46.04%
No qualifications
53
15.54%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
38.01%
Owns with a mortgage
44
25.73%
Other social rented
26
15.2%
Owns outright
23
13.45%
Social rents from council
10
5.85%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £690K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £523 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
Semi-Detached34£740,000£542
Detached2£662,500£502
Terraced55£550,000£545
Flats28£352,500£442

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£570,000
2026£345,000£700,000£563,000
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£552
2026£432£481£521
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 1XY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 1XY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025196A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£362,000
06 May 2025226C, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£150,000
05 Jun 202631, Fordel Road, London, SE6 1XSTerracedFreehold£600,000
12 Apr 202540, Fordel Road, London, SE6 1XPTerracedFreehold£801,000
25 Jul 2025284, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AUTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the SE6 1XY postcode area, located within Corbett Estate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySandhurst Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 1XY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 1XY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyBrownhill Road, London, SE6 1AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 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 miCo-op Food308-312 Sangley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2JTWalking 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 1XY, 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 1XY

Is SE6 1XY (Corbett Estate) safe?

The area around SE6 1XY 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 1XY?

The median sale price around SE6 1XY in Corbett Estate is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 1XY?

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

What is the nearest station to SE6 1XY?

The closest station to SE6 1XY is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 951 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 1XY?

SE6 1XY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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