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SE6 2DN

Rushey Green

Lewisham

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Detailed insights for SE6 2DN

Overview

Postcode SE6 2DN 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 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 0.6 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 106 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SE6 2DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Catford East & Mountsfield Park near SE6 2DN 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 2DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.7 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.7 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 2DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.3 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
17,409.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.37(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.38(+50%)
Shoplifting
23.34(+134%)
Drugs
10.09(+63%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
94
27.73%
British
67
19.76%
Other White
54
15.93%
Caribbean
49
14.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
3.83%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
46.08%
No qualifications
47
16.04%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
34.78%
Owns outright
21
18.26%
Other social rented
12
10.43%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 2DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026144, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2DJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
15 Dec 2025193A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 2BQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
29 Aug 2025196A, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£362,000
06 May 2025226C, Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1ATFlatsLeasehold£150,000
27 Mar 202640, St Fillans Road, London, SE6 1DGTerracedFreehold£558,000

Schools

In the SE6 2DN postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 2DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Young Women's HubOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 2DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyBrownhill Road, London, SE6 1AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food308-312 Sangley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miFour Seasons StoresSangley Road, Lewisham, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Four Seasons Stores
0.2 miPremierSangley Road, Lewisham, SE6 2JTWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miP & J News6 Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DHWalking directions to P & J News

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 2DN, 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 018BE01003320
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 2DN

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

The area around SE6 2DN records about 106 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 2DN?

The median sale price around SE6 2DN 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 2DN?

There are 16 schools close to SE6 2DN, including The Young Women's Hub (Good), Rushey Green Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 2DN?

The closest station to SE6 2DN is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 990 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 2DN?

SE6 2DN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 2DN 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).