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SE6 3JW

Ghent Street

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE6 3JW

Overview

Postcode SE6 3JW is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 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
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from SE6 3JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 3JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3JW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.6 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.6 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.4 miBellingham GreenSmallWalking directions to Bellingham Green

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
10,250 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.46(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.69(+18%)
Public order
8.49(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.09(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
33.33%
Caribbean
61
16.53%
African
52
14.09%
Other White
24
6.5%
Other
24
6.5%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
26.18%
No qualifications
64
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.82%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
32.06%
Owns outright
28
21.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.32%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.56%
Social rents from council
13
9.92%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Bellingham

Median price£347,500
Price per sq ft£490
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £432K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 (about £490 per square foot) in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bellingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£432,500£490
Semi-Detached11£425,000£490
Flats26£307,500£500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bellingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bellingham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£295,000£445,000£497,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bellingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bellingham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£481£533£515
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bellingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bellingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202530, Grangemill Road, London, SE6 3JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,500
01 Aug 202548, Grangemill Road, London, SE6 3JYTerracedFreehold£425,000
30 May 202566, Grangemill Road, London, SE6 3JYTerracedFreehold£365,000
28 Nov 202570A, Fordmill Road, London, SE6 3JNFlatsLeasehold£239,000
23 Sept 202512, Firhill Road, London, SE6 3JSTerracedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the SE6 3JW postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAthelney Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryElfrida Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMasood Food Store116 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2UNWalking directions to Masood Food Store
0.3 miOne StopBroadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCo-op Food36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
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

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 3JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gavin Frederick Moore

Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nadja Penfold

Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardBellinghamE05013714
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bellingham & Perry HillE02000681
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 029BE01003194
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3JW

Is SE6 3JW (Bellingham & Perry Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 3JW records about 97 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE6 3JW?

The median sale price around SE6 3JW in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £347,500 (about £490 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 3JW?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 3JW, including Athelney Primary School (Good), Rathfern Primary School (Outstanding) and Elfrida Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3JW?

The closest station to SE6 3JW is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 540 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3JW?

SE6 3JW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,758 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3JW (Bellingham & Perry Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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