Postcode insights

SE6 3RD

Dunfield Road

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE6 3RD

Overview

Postcode SE6 3RD 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 very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Beckenham Hill, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckenham Place Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Beckenham Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.9%

Approximately 51.9% 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 121 ft away from SE6 3RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckenham Hill near SE6 3RD 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 Beckenham Hill located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3RD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.7 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeckenham Place ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckenham Place Park
0.3 miPeter Pan's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peter Pan's Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
4,250.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.66(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.24(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.53(+154%)
Drugs
12.3(+98%)
Vehicle crime
12.3(+31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
24.22%
Caribbean
50
15.53%
African
42
13.04%
Other White
33
10.25%
Other Black
27
8.39%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
32.69%
No qualifications
59
22.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
39.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.56%
Social rents from council
17
12.59%
Owns outright
10
7.41%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Bellingham

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£491
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £433K

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.

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
Terraced18£433,750£491
Semi-Detached10£420,000£496
Flats25£315,000£512

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£300,000£450,000£515,000
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£482£576£519
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025Flat 3, 117, Dunfield Road, London, SE6 3RDFlatsLeasehold£325,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 10, Beckenham Park Heights, Melfield Gardens, London, SE6 3ALFlatsLeasehold£475,000
06 Feb 20268, Dunfield Road, London, SE6 3RFFlatsLeasehold£270,000
24 Apr 202630, Blacklands Road, London, SE6 3AFTerracedFreehold£540,000
14 Mar 202556, Blacklands Road, London, SE6 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the SE6 3RD postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miSecondarySedgehill AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWatergate SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE6 2DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidl237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miM&S Simply Food411 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miCostcutter427 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR1 4PJWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,423
Band B£1,661
Band C£1,898
Band D£2,135
Band E£2,610
Band F£3,084
Band G£3,559
Band H£4,270

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 3RD, 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 034DE01003192
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3RD

Is SE6 3RD (Beckenham Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 3RD records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3RD?

The median sale price around SE6 3RD in Beckenham Hill is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 3RD?

There are 15 schools close to SE6 3RD, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sedgehill Academy (Good) and Watergate School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3RD?

The closest station to SE6 3RD is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 57 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3RD?

SE6 3RD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.