Postcode SE6 4JU is located in a major urban area, within the Rushey Green ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Catford Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year. The nearest station is Catford Bridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.
Catford Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Catford Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from SE6 4JU.
Catford Bridge near SE6 4JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ladywell Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ladywell Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Ravensbourne Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Culverley Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Culverley Green Open Space |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Rushey Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,152,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £840,000 | £526 |
| Terraced | 63 | £605,000 | £600 |
| Flats | 104 | £347,500 | £539 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336,500 | £570,000 | £511,000 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £562,500 | £479,625 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £548,500 | £492,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £599,995 | £507,500 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £710,000 | £570,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £696,250 | £567,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £685,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £656,000 | £600,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £625,000 | £566,500 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £797,500 | £630,000 |
| 2026 | £360,892 | £530,000 | £585,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £488 | £438 | £469 |
| 2017 | £616 | £488 | £487 |
| 2018 | £681 | £486 | £491 |
| 2019 | £504 | £485 | £465 |
| 2020 | £533 | £452 | £497 |
| 2021 | £551 | £503 | £524 |
| 2022 | £583 | £482 | £552 |
| 2023 | £533 | £516 | £538 |
| 2024 | £553 | £564 | £581 |
| 2025 | £533 | £594 | £581 |
| 2026 | £507 | £547 | £573 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 34A, Catford Broadway, London, SE6 4SN | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 158, Rushey Green, London, SE6 4HQ | Other | Leasehold | £144,170 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 159, Rushey Green, London, SE6 4BJ | Other | Freehold | £785,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, Octavia House, 171 - 175, Rushey Green, London, SE6 4BE | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 155, Rushey Green, London, SE6 4BD | Other | Freehold | £785,000 |
In the SE6 4JU postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Fresh From Yard | 29 Catford Broadway, London, SE6 4SN | Walking directions to Fresh From Yard |
| 0 mi | Broadway Food & Wine | 31 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SN | Walking directions to Broadway Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | La Mos Danut | 27 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU | Walking directions to La Mos Danut |
| 0 mi | Rashid's Food Centre | 26 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SN | Walking directions to Rashid's Food Centre |
| 0 mi | M.Y.Caribbean | 25 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SN | Walking directions to M.Y.Caribbean |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE6 4JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Wills
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Dream
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Gardiner
Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Janet Daby
Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 4JU records about 331 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SE6 4JU in Catford Bridge is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE6 4JU, including Holbeach Primary School (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Rushey Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 4JU is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 306 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE6 4JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 454 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 4JU is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Wills (Green Party), Daniel Dream (Green Party) and Samantha Gardiner (Green Party).