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SE6 3BS

Randisbourne Gardens

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 3BS

Overview

Postcode SE6 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forster Park & Southend area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bellingham Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
69.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Forster Park & Southend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Forster Park & Southend has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.8%

Approximately 69.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from SE6 3BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Forster Park & Southend near SE6 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.6 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.8 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBellingham GreenSmallWalking directions to Bellingham Green

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
10,904.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.03(+16%)
Vehicle crime
12.24(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+45%)
Other theft
7.87(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
24.89%
African
101
21.67%
Caribbean
48
10.3%
Other
45
9.66%
Other Black
32
6.87%
Total population: 466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
31.14%
No qualifications
61
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
112
59.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
11.64%
Social rents from council
20
10.58%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.52%
Owns outright
12
6.35%
Total households: 189

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025Flat 2, 42 - 44, Randlesdown Road, London, SE6 3BTFlatsLeasehold£177,000
18 Dec 20259, Welford Mews, London, SE6 2FBTerracedFreehold£565,000
04 Feb 2026177, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PGFlatsLeasehold£225,000
03 Oct 2025175A, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PGFlatsLeasehold£190,000
12 Dec 202527, Broadmead, London, SE6 3TGTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the SE6 3BS postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAthelney Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEducation-My Life MattersOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryConisborough CollegeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter Express241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RAWalking directions to Costcutter Express
0.1 miSuperstore265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RAWalking directions to Superstore
0.1 miCostcutter209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miCo-op Food36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miOne StopBroadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TGWalking directions to One Stop

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 3BS, 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)Forster Park & SouthendE02000682
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 030DE01003352
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3BS

Is SE6 3BS (Forster Park & Southend) safe?

The area around SE6 3BS records about 94 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE6 3BS?

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

What schools are near SE6 3BS?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 3BS, including Athelney Primary School (Good), Education-My Life Matters (Requires improvement) and Conisborough College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3BS?

The closest station to SE6 3BS is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 66 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3BS?

SE6 3BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3BS (Forster Park & Southend) in Parliament and on the local council?

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