Postcode insights

SE6 3SE

Firhill Road

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE6 3SE

Overview

Postcode SE6 3SE is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward 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 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year. The nearest station is Bellingham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.7%

Approximately 39.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from SE6 3SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 3SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Bellingham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3SE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.6 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham
0.7 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.5 miSouthend ParkMediumWalking directions to Southend Park
0.1 miBellingham GreenSmallWalking directions to Bellingham Green

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
5,605.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.21(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.23(+24%)
Vehicle crime
21.75(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.08(+112%)
Other theft
10.27(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
106
30.2%
African
62
17.66%
Caribbean
45
12.82%
Other Black
27
7.69%
Other Asian
24
6.84%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
35.87%
No qualifications
57
20.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.68%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
28.68%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.38%
Owns outright
17
12.5%
Social rents from council
15
11.03%
Total households: 136

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jan 202673, Broadmead, London, SE6 3SDFlatsLeasehold£315,000
14 Oct 2025109, Broadmead, London, SE6 3SBTerracedFreehold£400,000
06 May 202572, King Alfred Avenue, London, SE6 3HETerracedFreehold£440,000
17 Oct 2025128, Grangemill Road, London, SE6 3LASemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
29 Jul 2025105, Grangemill Road, London, SE6 3LATerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SE6 3SE postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAthelney Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryElfrida Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHaseltine Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBroadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCo-op Food36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury'sSouthend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miAldiBell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco Express87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3SE, 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)Bellingham & Perry HillE02000681
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 029EE01003197
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3SE

Is SE6 3SE (Bellingham & Perry Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 3SE records about 130 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE6 3SE?

The median sale price around SE6 3SE in Bellingham & Perry 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 3SE?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 3SE, including Athelney Primary School (Good), Elfrida Primary School (Good) and Haseltine Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3SE?

The closest station to SE6 3SE is Bellingham in TfL zone 3, about 483 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3SE?

SE6 3SE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 3SE (Bellingham & Perry Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 3SE 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.