Postcode SE6 2BU 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 high crime levels, with around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 Catford Bridge, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SE6 2BU.
Catford East & Mountsfield Park near SE6 2BU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ladywell Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ladywell Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Mountsfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Mountsfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lewisham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lewisham Park |
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 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | 51, Ringstead Road, London, SE6 2BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £645,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Flat 1, 6, Ringstead Road, London, SE6 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat C, 24, Ringstead Road, London, SE6 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 4, Ringstead Road, London, SE6 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Lower Flat, 26, Honley Road, London, SE6 2HZ | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 |
In the SE6 2BU postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Korona | 99-101 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AF | Walking directions to Korona |
| 0.1 mi | Brazilian Grocery & Butcher | Rushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 2HH | Walking directions to Brazilian Grocery & Butcher |
| 0.1 mi | AK Foods Payless | 9-11 Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2HG | Walking directions to AK Foods Payless |
| 0.1 mi | Glory Supermarket | 1 Ringstead Road, London, SE6 2BN | Walking directions to Glory Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kaali | 111 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AF | Walking directions to Kaali |
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 2BU, 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 2BU records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2BU 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 20 schools close to SE6 2BU, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Holbeach Primary School (Good) and Rushey Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 2BU is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 615 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 2BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,920 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 2BU 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).