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SE6 3NX

Beckenham Hill Road

Catford South

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Detailed insights for SE6 3NX

Overview

Postcode SE6 3NX is located in a major urban area, within the Catford South ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Downham West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year. The nearest station is Beckenham Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckenham Place Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Downham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Downham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Downham West is £62,037 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from SE6 3NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Downham West near SE6 3NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Beckenham Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.8 mi

4

Ravensbourne

Thameslink

Walking directions to Ravensbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeckenham Place ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckenham Place Park
0.1 miPeter Pan's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peter Pan's Park
0.4 miDownham memorial park.SmallWalking directions to Downham memorial park.

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
3,216.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.43(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.54(-9%)
Vehicle crime
13.22(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.7(+87%)
Other theft
9.44(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
30.55%
Caribbean
56
18.01%
Other Asian
42
13.5%
African
32
10.29%
Other
23
7.4%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
35.34%
No qualifications
54
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
38.66%
Owns outright
41
34.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Catford South

Median price£540,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£447K – £690K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Catford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Catford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached34£740,000£542
Detached2£662,500£502
Terraced55£550,000£545
Flats28£352,500£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Catford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,500£488,000£432,500
2017£287,500£515,000£475,250
2018£305,000£561,000£470,000
2019£310,000£572,500£460,000
2020£320,000£507,500£481,510
2021£322,500£580,000£530,000
2022£320,000£645,000£600,000
2023£321,500£650,000£540,000
2024£307,500£610,000£583,750
2025£340,000£610,000£570,000
2026£345,000£700,000£563,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455£450£484
2017£495£437£465
2018£500£432£465
2019£431£432£468
2020£434£447£481
2021£492£470£553
2022£522£503£527
2023£458£492£559
2024£511£489£539
2025£495£540£552
2026£432£481£521
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Catford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Catford South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202650, Beckenham Hill Road, London, SE6 3NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£797,500
20 Mar 202656, Beckenham Hill Road, London, SE6 3NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
31 Oct 202541, Blacklands Road, London, SE6 3AESemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
11 May 202644, Chestnut Close, London, SE6 3NSTerracedFreehold£325,000
24 Apr 202630, Blacklands Road, London, SE6 3AFTerracedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the SE6 3NX postcode area, located within Downham West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEducation-My Life MattersOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE6 2DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S Simply Food411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miCostcutter427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miGanesha Supermarket433 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PHWalking directions to Ganesha Supermarket
0.4 miBest Food Mega Mart445-449 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PHWalking directions to Best Food Mega Mart

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

Local councillors

Briony Edwards

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Eva Alina Stamirowski

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Oliver Joseph Matejka

Catford South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardCatford SouthE05013717
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Downham WestE02006784
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 038CE01003241
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3NX

Is SE6 3NX (Downham West) safe?

The area around SE6 3NX records about 87 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 3NX?

The median sale price around SE6 3NX in Downham West is £540,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 3NX?

There are 17 schools close to SE6 3NX, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School (Good) and Education-My Life Matters (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3NX?

The closest station to SE6 3NX is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 223 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3NX?

SE6 3NX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3NX (Downham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 3NX is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Briony Edwards (Green Party), Eva Alina Stamirowski (Labour Party) and Oliver Joseph Matejka (Labour Party).