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SE6 2AF

Farley Road

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 2AF

Overview

Postcode SE6 2AF is located in a major urban area, within the Rushey Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Catford East & Mountsfield Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £62,475 per year. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £62,475 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Catford East & Mountsfield Park near SE6 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 2AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.6 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell
0.6 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.3 miLewisham ParkMediumWalking directions to Lewisham Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
6,764.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.13(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.58(-53%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(-8%)
Other theft
5.96(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
30.43%
Caribbean
62
19.25%
Other White
39
12.11%
African
36
11.18%
Other
34
10.56%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
51.6%
No qualifications
53
21.2%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
28.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
27.56%
Other social rented
28
22.05%
Owns outright
19
14.96%
Social rents from council
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Rushey Green

Median price£422,000
Price per sq ft£565
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £580K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£840,000£526
Terraced63£605,000£600
Flats104£347,500£539

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushey Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336,500£570,000£511,000
2017£380,000£562,500£479,625
2018£365,000£548,500£492,000
2019£320,000£599,995£507,500
2020£360,000£710,000£570,000
2021£365,000£696,250£567,500
2022£350,000£685,000£580,000
2023£330,000£656,000£600,000
2024£350,000£625,000£566,500
2025£355,000£797,500£630,000
2026£360,892£530,000£585,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488£438£469
2017£616£488£487
2018£681£486£491
2019£504£485£465
2020£533£452£497
2021£551£503£524
2022£583£482£552
2023£533£516£538
2024£553£564£581
2025£533£594£581
2026£507£547£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushey Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20264, Sycamore Grove, London, SE6 2AJTerracedFreehold£410,000
24 Oct 20259, Sycamore Grove, London, SE6 2AJTerracedFreehold£315,000
24 Mar 2025122, Farley Road, London, SE6 2AROtherFreehold£2,800
27 Mar 2026189, Laleham Road, London, SE6 2AETerracedFreehold£580,000
01 May 2026128, Laleham Road, London, SE6 2ADTerracedLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE6 2AF postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrindishe Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express1 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEelam397-399 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6NZWalking directions to Eelam
0.3 miEuropean MarketRushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4JFWalking directions to European Market
0.3 miAldi42-52 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JDWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miMetro's Local54 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JDWalking directions to Metro's Local

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 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Wills

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Daniel Dream

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Samantha Gardiner

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardRushey GreenE05013730
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Catford East & Mountsfield ParkE02000670
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 018CE01003323
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 2AF

Is SE6 2AF (Catford East & Mountsfield Park) safe?

The area around SE6 2AF records about 64 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE6 2AF?

The median sale price around SE6 2AF in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 2AF?

There are 17 schools close to SE6 2AF, including Brindishe Green School (Good), The Young Women's Hub (Good) and St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 2AF?

The closest station to SE6 2AF is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 819 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 2AF?

SE6 2AF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 2AF (Catford East & Mountsfield Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 2AF is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Wills (Green Party), Daniel Dream (Green Party) and Samantha Gardiner (Green Party).