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SE6 2LF

Culverley Road

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 2LF

Overview

Postcode SE6 2LF is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Culverley Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Culverley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Culverley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15%

Approximately 15.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from SE6 2LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Culverley Green near SE6 2LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 2LF
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 2LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
7,166 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.27(+33%)
Other theft
14.35(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.16(-51%)
Vehicle crime
12.56(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.97(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
22.16%
Other White
65
18.47%
Caribbean
57
16.19%
African
46
13.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.83%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
46.96%
No qualifications
52
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.07%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
36.43%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.29%
Owns outright
23
16.43%
Other social rented
18
12.86%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £690K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached34£740,000£542
Detached2£662,500£502
Terraced55£550,000£545
Flats28£352,500£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,500£488,000£432,500
2017£287,500£515,000£475,250
2018£305,000£561,000£470,000
2019£310,000£572,500£460,000
2020£320,000£507,500£481,510
2021£322,500£580,000£530,000
2022£320,000£645,000£600,000
2023£321,500£650,000£540,000
2024£307,500£610,000£583,750
2025£340,000£610,000£570,000
2026£345,000£700,000£563,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455£450£484
2017£495£437£465
2018£500£432£465
2019£431£432£468
2020£434£447£481
2021£492£470£553
2022£522£503£527
2023£458£492£559
2024£511£489£539
2025£495£540£552
2026£432£481£521
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catford South in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 23, Cavendish Court, 21 - 23, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TSFlatsLeasehold£370,000
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

Schools

In the SE6 2LF postcode area, located within Culverley Green, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 2LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlPlassy Road, London, SE6 2DDWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 mi5 Star Food & Wine49 Sangley Road, London, SE6 2DTWalking directions to 5 Star Food & Wine
0.1 miPremier Food & WineRushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4BDWalking directions to Premier 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 2LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Briony Edwards

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eva Alina Stamirowski

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oliver Joseph Matejka

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardCatford SouthE05013717
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Culverley GreenE02000677
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 025AE01003216
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 2LF

Is SE6 2LF (Culverley Green) safe?

The area around SE6 2LF records about 100 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 2LF?

The median sale price around SE6 2LF in Culverley Green is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 2LF?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 2LF, 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 2LF?

The closest station to SE6 2LF is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 457 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 2LF?

SE6 2LF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,537 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 2LF (Culverley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 2LF is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Briony Edwards (Green Party), Eva Alina Stamirowski (Labour Party) and Oliver Joseph Matejka (Labour Party).