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SE6 2LE

Culverley Road

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 2LE

Overview

Postcode SE6 2LE 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Culverley Green Open Space.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Catford East & Mountsfield Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SE6 2LE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 2LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.3 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.7 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 2LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
14,061.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.99(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.13(+49%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+13%)
Drugs
10.03(+62%)
Burglary
10.03(+83%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
27.25%
Other White
57
15.53%
African
56
15.26%
Caribbean
46
12.53%
Other Asian
24
6.54%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
35.52%
No qualifications
68
23.45%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
42.61%
Owns outright
58
32.95%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.64%
Other social rented
12
6.82%
Social rents from council
4
2.27%
Total households: 176

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 2LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 20269, Stannard Court, Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LEFlatsLeasehold£135,000
26 Mar 202621, Stannard Court, Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LEFlatsLeasehold£122,000
04 Mar 202619, Stannard Court, Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LEFlatsLeasehold£215,000
30 Jan 202610, Stannard Court, Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LEFlatsLeasehold£151,000
28 Mar 202561, Stannard Court, Culverley Road, London, SE6 2LEFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the SE6 2LE postcode area, located within Catford East & Mountsfield Park, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 2LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 2LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlPlassy Road, London, SE6 2DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miPremier Food & WineRushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4BDWalking directions to Premier Food & Wine
0.1 mi5 Star Food & Wine49 Sangley Road, London, SE6 2DTWalking directions to 5 Star Food & Wine
0.2 miBroadway Food & Wine31 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SNWalking directions to Broadway Food & Wine
0.2 miFresh From Yard29 Catford Broadway, London, SE6 4SNWalking directions to Fresh From Yard

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 2LE, 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 018AE01003319
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2003-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 2LE

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

The area around SE6 2LE 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 2LE?

The median sale price around SE6 2LE 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 2LE?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 2LE, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Rushey Green Primary School (Good) and Holbeach Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 2LE?

The closest station to SE6 2LE is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 408 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 2LE?

SE6 2LE 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).

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

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