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.
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.
Forster Park & Southend has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Forster Park & Southend is £67,293 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from SE6 3BS.
Forster Park & Southend near SE6 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bellingham Green | Small | Walking directions to Bellingham Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £740,000 | £542 |
| Detached | 2 | £662,500 | £502 |
| Terraced | 55 | £550,000 | £545 |
| Flats | 28 | £352,500 | £442 |
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 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £700,000 | £563,000 |
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 | £552 |
| 2026 | £432 | £481 | £521 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 42 - 44, Randlesdown Road, London, SE6 3BT | Flats | Leasehold | £177,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 9, Welford Mews, London, SE6 2FB | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 177, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PG | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 175A, Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PG | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 27, Broadmead, London, SE6 3TG | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the SE6 3BS postcode area, located within Forster Park & Southend, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter Express | 241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Costcutter Express |
| 0.1 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Broadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3BS, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to SE6 3BS is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 66 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
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).
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).