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SE6 3BH

Barmeston Road

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 3BH

Overview

Postcode SE6 3BH is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Culverley Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Culverley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Culverley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Culverley Green is £72,189 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from SE6 3BH.

Flood risk

Low

Culverley Green near SE6 3BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3BH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.5 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.5 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.4 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
526
Population density
3,899.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.57(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.93(-3%)
Shoplifting
12.04(+21%)
Vehicle crime
11.11(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
31.25%
Caribbean
91
17.23%
African
70
13.26%
Other White
56
10.61%
Other
33
6.25%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
45.34%
No qualifications
80
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
51
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
32.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
26.29%
Other social rented
33
17.01%
Owns outright
32
16.49%
Social rents from council
11
5.67%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £690K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached34£740,000£542
Detached2£662,500£502
Terraced55£550,000£545
Flats28£352,500£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£570,000
2026£345,000£700,000£563,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£552
2026£432£481£521
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catford South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 202596B, Barmeston Road, London, SE6 3BHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
03 Oct 202548, Barmeston Road, London, SE6 3BHTerracedFreehold£550,000
06 Jun 202541, Barmeston Road, London, SE6 3BHTerracedFreehold£510,000
24 Apr 202526, Barmeston Road, London, SE6 3BHTerracedFreehold£690,000
03 Apr 202512, Barmeston Road, London, SE6 3BHOtherFreehold£40,000

Schools

In the SE6 3BH postcode area, located within Culverley Green, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRushey Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAthelney Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMasood Food Store116 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2UNWalking directions to Masood Food Store
0.3 miTFC Catford163-165 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2NZWalking directions to TFC Catford
0.4 miCostcutter209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 mi5 Star Food & Wine49 Sangley Road, London, SE6 2DTWalking directions to 5 Star Food & Wine
0.4 miLidlPlassy Road, London, SE6 2DDWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE6 3BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Briony Edwards

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eva Alina Stamirowski

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oliver Joseph Matejka

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardCatford SouthE05013717
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Culverley GreenE02000677
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 025CE01003221
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3BH

Is SE6 3BH (Culverley Green) safe?

The area around SE6 3BH records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 3BH?

The median sale price around SE6 3BH in Culverley Green is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 3BH?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 3BH, including Rushey Green Primary School (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Athelney Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3BH?

The closest station to SE6 3BH is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 653 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3BH?

SE6 3BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3BH (Culverley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 3BH 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).