Postcode SE6 3EU is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckenham Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckenham Hill is £64,243 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Southend Park.
Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Beckenham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beckenham Hill is £64,243 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from SE6 3EU.
Beckenham Hill near SE6 3EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bellingham Green | Small | Walking directions to Bellingham Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £433,750 | £491 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £420,000 | £496 |
| Flats | 25 | £315,000 | £512 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £389,550 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | £261,000 | £358,000 | £365,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £398,500 | £362,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £407,500 | £412,500 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2021 | £281,250 | £430,000 | £419,221 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £319,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | £301,000 | £410,000 | £425,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £408,500 | £432,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £450,000 | £515,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £459 | £515 | £483 |
| 2017 | £442 | £403 | £406 |
| 2018 | £467 | £439 | £415 |
| 2019 | £448 | £475 | £482 |
| 2020 | £470 | £421 | £477 |
| 2021 | £507 | £487 | £459 |
| 2022 | £466 | £500 | £482 |
| 2023 | £441 | £428 | £491 |
| 2024 | £443 | £473 | £495 |
| 2025 | £500 | £489 | £491 |
| 2026 | £482 | £576 | £519 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3EU.
In the SE6 3EU postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Broadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Superstore | 265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Superstore |
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 3EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gavin Frederick Moore
Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026
Nadja Penfold
Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 3EU records about 81 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 3EU in Beckenham Hill is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE6 3EU, including Elfrida Primary School (Good), Watergate School (Outstanding) and Athelney Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 3EU is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 668 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 3EU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,400 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 3EU is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gavin Frederick Moore (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Nadja Penfold (Green 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.