Postcode SE6 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the Rushey Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Catford Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year. The nearest station is Catford Bridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ravensbourne Park Gardens.
Catford Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Catford Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SE6 3AY.
Catford Bridge near SE6 3AY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravensbourne Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Culverley Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Culverley Green Open Space |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £840,000 | £526 |
| Terraced | 63 | £605,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 104 | £347,500 | £539 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336,500 | £570,000 | £511,000 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £562,500 | £479,625 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £548,500 | £492,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £599,995 | £507,500 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £710,000 | £570,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £696,250 | £567,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £685,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £656,000 | £600,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £625,000 | £566,500 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £797,500 | £630,000 |
| 2026 | £360,892 | £530,000 | £585,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £488 | £438 | £469 |
| 2017 | £616 | £488 | £487 |
| 2018 | £681 | £486 | £491 |
| 2019 | £504 | £485 | £465 |
| 2020 | £533 | £452 | £497 |
| 2021 | £551 | £503 | £524 |
| 2022 | £583 | £482 | £552 |
| 2023 | £533 | £516 | £538 |
| 2024 | £553 | £564 | £581 |
| 2025 | £533 | £594 | £581 |
| 2026 | £507 | £547 | £573 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat B, 13, Canadian Avenue, London, SE6 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat E, 13, Canadian Avenue, London, SE6 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Flat A, 13, Canadian Avenue, London, SE6 3AU | Other | Freehold | £101,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 27, Canadian Avenue, London, SE6 3AU | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 32, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £750,000 |
In the SE6 3AY postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | PFC | 5-6 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZ | Walking directions to PFC |
| 0.2 mi | FLK Chinese Groceries | 3 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZ | Walking directions to FLK Chinese Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Yogi News | 2 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZ | Walking directions to Yogi News |
| 0.2 mi | Metro Food Centre | 10-11 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SP | Walking directions to Metro Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Plassy Road, London, SE6 2DD | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE6 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Wills
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Dream
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Gardiner
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 3AY records about 331 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE6 3AY in Catford Bridge is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE6 3AY, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Rushey Green Primary School (Good) and St Dunstan's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 3AY is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 295 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 3AY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 454 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 3AY is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Wills (Green Party), Daniel Dream (Green Party) and Samantha Gardiner (Green Party).