Postcode SE6 2BB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Catford Bridge, about 0.3 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.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.8% 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.
The average income per household in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £62,475 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SE6 2BB.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park near SE6 2BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mountsfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Mountsfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Culverley Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Culverley Green Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £840,000 | £526 |
| Terraced | 63 | £605,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 104 | £347,500 | £539 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 28, Bowness Road, London, SE6 2DG | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 38A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 4, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2EJ | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 4, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2EJ | Other | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Crickett House, 16 - 22, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the SE6 2BB postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AK Foods Payless | 9-11 Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2HG | Walking directions to AK Foods Payless |
| 0.1 mi | 5 Star Food & Wine | 49 Sangley Road, London, SE6 2DT | Walking directions to 5 Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Plassy Road, London, SE6 2DD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | Rushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4BD | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Rushey Green Food & Wine | 131 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AA | Walking directions to Rushey Green Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE6 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Wills
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Dream
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Gardiner
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 2BB records about 137 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE6 2BB in Catford East & Mountsfield Park is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SE6 2BB, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Rushey Green Primary School (Good) and Holbeach Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 2BB is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 544 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 2BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 2BB 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).