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SE6 4EX

Helvetia Street

Perry Vale

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Overview

Postcode SE6 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. The nearest station is Catford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Perry Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Perry Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from SE6 4EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Vale near SE6 4EX 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 Catford located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.7 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.8 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 4EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
14,112.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.18(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.15(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.64(-60%)
Vehicle crime
9.39(0%)
Other theft
7.51(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
28.08%
African
62
17.77%
Caribbean
58
16.62%
Other White
38
10.89%
Other Black
26
7.45%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
42.07%
No qualifications
43
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
28.57%
Owns outright
29
24.37%
Social rents from council
9
7.56%
Other social rented
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price£512,000
Price per sq ft£600
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £717K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £1,390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,390,000£612
Semi-Detached14£795,000£598
Terraced70£690,000£601
Flats74£393,750£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£980,000£358,750£687,500£538,000
2017£1,080,000£382,000£579,000£600,000
2018£368,000£685,000£580,000
2019£920,000£355,000£710,000£557,510
2020£900,000£370,000£760,000£587,500
2021£767,500£380,500£663,000£610,000
2022£837,500£404,000£721,000£670,000
2023£1,235,275£400,000£850,000£622,500
2024£890,000£378,750£750,000£650,000
2025£1,300,000£401,000£665,000£650,000
2026£1,390,000£392,000£970,000£641,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£469£571£474£511
2017£579£599£533£528
2018£554£507£530
2019£520£552£521£526
2020£544£563£528£539
2021£637£593£582£584
2022£648£613£561£616
2023£702£593£571£607
2024£636£598£607£605
2025£730£628£607£599
2026£612£591£597£606
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202512, Helvetia Street, London, SE6 4EXTerracedFreehold£600,000
07 May 202698, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4EYTerracedFreehold£512,000
09 Feb 20264, Nyon Grove, London, SE6 4EUTerracedFreehold£455,000
18 Nov 202522, Nyon Grove, London, SE6 4EUTerracedFreehold£715,000
27 Jun 202520, Nyon Grove, London, SE6 4EUTerracedFreehold£890,000

Schools

In the SE6 4EX postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKilmorie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableBrent Knoll SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldiBell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCorner ShopSiddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JFWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.4 miSainsbury'sSouthend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSiddons News68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QLWalking directions to Siddons News

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 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Justin Calcutt Cheadle

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Maria McKenna

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mike Podmore

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPerry ValeE05013729
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry ValeE02000679
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 027CE01003311
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4EX

Is SE6 4EX (Perry Vale) safe?

The area around SE6 4EX records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4EX?

The median sale price around SE6 4EX in Perry Vale is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 4EX?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 4EX, including Kilmorie Primary School (Outstanding), Rathfern Primary School (Outstanding) and Brent Knoll School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4EX?

The closest station to SE6 4EX is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 1,135 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4EX?

SE6 4EX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 4EX (Perry Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE6 4EX is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Justin Calcutt Cheadle (Green Party), Maria McKenna (Green Party) and Mike Podmore (Green Party).