Postcode insights

SE6 3TS

Brookehowse Road

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE6 3TS

Overview

Postcode SE6 3TS 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 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 Beckenham Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Southend Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Beckenham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.5%

Approximately 53.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from SE6 3TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckenham Hill near SE6 3TS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 3TS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill
0.4 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.6 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 3TS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthend ParkMediumWalking directions to Southend Park
0.4 miPeter Pan's ParkSmallWalking directions to Peter Pan's Park
0.4 miBellingham GreenSmallWalking directions to Bellingham Green

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
7,218 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.52(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.41(-39%)
Vehicle crime
10.75(+15%)
Other theft
7.92(-31%)
Drugs
7.36(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
36.24%
African
39
13.59%
Caribbean
39
13.59%
Other Black
27
9.41%
Other White
20
6.97%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.02%
No qualifications
50
22.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.73%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
40
35.09%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.56%
Social rents from council
21
18.42%
Owns outright
12
10.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.65%
Total households: 114

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 3TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202519, Arnulf Street, London, SE6 3EFTerracedFreehold£425,000
04 Sept 2025106, Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DWFlatsLeasehold£250,000
28 Feb 2025150, Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DWTerracedFreehold£475,000
26 Jan 202650, Arnulf Street, London, SE6 3EQFlatsLeasehold£220,000
01 Oct 2025235, Brookehowse Road, London, SE6 3TTFlatsLeasehold£268,000

Schools

In the SE6 3TS postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 3TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWatergate SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryElfrida Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 3TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 3TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressLewisham, SE6 2DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidl237-249 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne StopBroadmead, Lewisham, SE6 3TGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCo-op Food36-40 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham, London, SE6 3BTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSuperstore265 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RAWalking directions to Superstore

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 3TS, 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 034AE01003189
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 3TS

Is SE6 3TS (Beckenham Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 3TS records about 81 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 3TS?

The median sale price around SE6 3TS 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 3TS?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 3TS, including Watergate School (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Elfrida Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 3TS?

The closest station to SE6 3TS is Beckenham Hill in TfL zone 4, about 353 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 3TS?

SE6 3TS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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