Postcode SE6 3LE is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year. The median sale price in Bellingham is £345,000 (around £493 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £425,000. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,641 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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.
The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from SE6 3LE.
Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 3LE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bellingham Green | Small | Walking directions to Bellingham Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £493 per square foot) in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £432,500 | £490 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £425,000 | £483 |
| Flats | 28 | £300,000 | £525 |
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 | £310,000 | £408,500 | £431,250 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £445,000 | £467,500 |
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 | £508 | £489 | £491 |
| 2026 | £517 | £533 | £523 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 34, Athelney Street, London, SE6 3LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £408,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 111, Knapmill Road, London, SE6 3TE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Unit 6, Bellingham Trading Estate, London, SE6 3BX | Other | Leasehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Unit 16, Bellingham Trading Estate, London, SE6 3BX | Other | Leasehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 27, Broadmead, London, SE6 3TG | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the SE6 3LE postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Athelney Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2022. | |
Athelney Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jul 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elfrida Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2012. | |
Elfrida Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Sept 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Conisborough College | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
Conisborough College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2022
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE6 3LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 209-211 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2PG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | TFC Catford | 163-165 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2NZ | Walking directions to TFC Catford |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter Express | 241 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RA | Walking directions to Costcutter Express |
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 3LE, 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 3LE records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3LE in Bellingham is £345,000 (about £493 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE6 3LE, including Athelney Primary School (Good), Elfrida Primary School (Good) and Conisborough College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE6 3LE is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 204 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE6 3LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,641 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 3LE 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).