Postcode SE6 3AB is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Downham West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.2 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.
Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Downham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from SE6 3AB.
Downham West near SE6 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Forster Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Forster Memorial Park |
| 0.2 mi | Peter Pan's Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Downham memorial park. | Small | Walking directions to Downham memorial park. |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 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 | 31 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £610,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £575,000 |
10 year median price trend in Catford South
In the SE6 3AB postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE6 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter Express | 241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Costcutter Express |
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: 16/05/2026.