Postcode SE6 3AF 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 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Peter Pan 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 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Downham West is £45,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from SE6 3AF.
Downham West near SE6 3AF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Peter Pan Park | Small | Walking directions to Peter Pan Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 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 | 31 | £575,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £582,500 |
10 year median price trend in Catford South
In the SE6 3AF postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE6 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lewisham, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.