Postcode SE6 3AL 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, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill, about 0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckenham Place 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 68.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 26 ft away from SE6 3AL.
Downham West near SE6 3AL 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 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beckenham Place Park | Large | Walking directions to Beckenham Place Park |
| 0.3 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £662,500 | £502 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £620,000 | £542 |
| Terraced | 53 | £550,000 | £547 |
| Flats | 29 | £345,000 | £446 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3AL.
In the SE6 3AL postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Lewisham, SE6 2DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Ganesha Supermarket | 433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PH | Walking directions to Ganesha Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for SE6 3AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Briony Edwards
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Eva Alina Stamirowski
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Oliver Joseph Matejka
Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 3AL records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SE6 3AL in Downham West is £539,500 (about £526 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE6 3AL, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sedgehill Academy (Good) and Watergate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 3AL is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 29 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE6 3AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 3AL 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).
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.