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SE6 3LS

Moremead Road

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE6 3LS

Overview

Postcode SE6 3LS 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Beckenham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Beckenham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Beckenham Hill is £64,243 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from SE6 3LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckenham Hill near SE6 3LS 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 Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham
0.6 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.7 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.2 miSouthend ParkMediumWalking directions to Southend Park
0.4 miHome ParkMediumWalking directions to Home Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
11,191.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.08(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-60%)
Vehicle crime
9.64(+3%)
Theft from the person
4.22(-55%)
Drugs
3.62(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
29.68%
Other White
50
16.13%
Caribbean
46
14.84%
African
39
12.58%
Other Black
17
5.48%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
39.58%
No qualifications
38
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.67%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
35.38%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.62%
Owns outright
22
16.92%
Social rents from council
11
8.46%
Other social rented
10
7.69%
Total households: 130

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026101, Moremead Road, London, SE6 3LSFlatsLeasehold£380,000
17 Dec 2025155, Moremead Road, London, SE6 3LUFlatsLeasehold£187,500
17 Oct 2025145, Moremead Road, London, SE6 3LUFlatsLeasehold£340,000
01 Jul 2025185, Moremead Road, London, SE6 3LUFlatsLeasehold£325,000
09 Apr 2025135, Moremead Road, London, SE6 3LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£292,500

Schools

In the SE6 3LS postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHaseltine Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryElfrida Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrent Knoll SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sSouthend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAldiBell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidl237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miBell Green Food & WineBell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZWalking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine
0.3 miCostcutter345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SLWalking 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 3LS, 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)Beckenham HillE02000686
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 034CE01003191
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3LS

Is SE6 3LS (Beckenham Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 3LS records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 3LS?

The median sale price around SE6 3LS in Beckenham 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 3LS?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 3LS, including Haseltine Primary School (Good), Elfrida Primary School (Good) and Brent Knoll School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3LS?

The closest station to SE6 3LS is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 507 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3LS?

SE6 3LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3LS (Beckenham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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