Postcode SE6 2SW 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 very low crime levels, with around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Forster Memorial Park.
Forster Park & Southend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Forster Park & Southend has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE6 2SW.
Forster Park & Southend near SE6 2SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | School Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to School Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Peter Pan Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £662,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £355,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £586,250 |
| Terraced | 53 | £575,000 |
10 year median price trend in Catford South
In the SE6 2SW postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE6 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter Express | 241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Costcutter Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | TFC Catford | 163-165 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2NZ | Walking directions to TFC Catford |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.