Postcode insights

SE6 2RN

Bromley Road

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 2RN

Overview

Postcode SE6 2RN is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forster Park & Southend area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Forster Park & Southend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Forster Park & Southend has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from SE6 2RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Forster Park & Southend near SE6 2RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 2RN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.4 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.9 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 2RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miForster Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Forster Memorial Park
0.5 miSchool Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to School Playing Fields
0.3 miPeter Pan's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peter Pan's Park

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
10,173.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.03(+16%)
Vehicle crime
12.24(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+45%)
Other theft
7.87(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
30.59%
African
84
23.8%
Caribbean
43
12.18%
Other White
29
8.22%
Other Asian
22
6.23%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
38.7%
No qualifications
61
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.58%
Apprenticeship
16
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Social rents from council
17
14.17%
Owns outright
16
13.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.33%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£539,500
Price per sq ft£526
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£445K – £662K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £539,500 (about £526 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
Detached2£662,500£502
Semi-Detached34£620,000£542
Terraced53£550,000£547
Flats29£345,000£446

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£575,000
2026£345,000£552,500£576,000
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£553
2026£432£498£518
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 2RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Flat 31, Altus House, 335 - 337, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2DRFlatsLeasehold£360,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 21, Aurora House, 335 - 337, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RPFlatsLeasehold£335,000
16 Oct 20252, Arkindale Road, London, SE6 2SWTerracedFreehold£430,000
27 Feb 2026301, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RHFlatsLeasehold£295,000
08 Jan 2026299, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RHFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SE6 2RN postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 2RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEducation-My Life MattersOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryConisborough CollegeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 2RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 2RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE6 2DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSuperstore265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RAWalking directions to Superstore
0.3 miCostcutter Express241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RAWalking directions to Costcutter Express
0.3 miCostcutter209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miCo-op Food36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,423
Band B£1,661
Band C£1,898
Band D£2,135
Band E£2,610
Band F£3,084
Band G£3,559
Band H£4,270

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 2RN, 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)Forster Park & SouthendE02000682
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 030DE01003352
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 2RN

Is SE6 2RN (Forster Park & Southend) safe?

The area around SE6 2RN records about 94 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE6 2RN?

The median sale price around SE6 2RN in Forster Park & Southend is £539,500 (about £526 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 2RN?

There are 18 schools close to SE6 2RN, including Education-My Life Matters (Requires improvement), St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School (Good) and Conisborough College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 2RN?

The closest station to SE6 2RN is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 507 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 2RN?

SE6 2RN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 2RN (Forster Park & Southend) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.