Postcode SE6 3NH 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 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Southend Park.
Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Beckenham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from SE6 3NH.
Beckenham Hill near SE6 3NH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Beckenham Hill | Thameslink | Walking directions to Beckenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.4 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
| 0.4 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 3NH.
In the SE6 3NH postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Bell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 3NH, 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 3NH records about 92 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE6 3NH in Beckenham Hill is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE6 3NH, including Elfrida Primary School (Good), Haseltine Primary School (Good) and Watergate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 3NH is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 258 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 3NH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,993 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 3NH 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.