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SE6 4JW

Medusa Road

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 4JW

Overview

Postcode SE6 4JW 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Catford Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,297 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Catford Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Catford Bridge is £68,871 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from SE6 4JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Catford Bridge near SE6 4JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4JW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.4 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell
0.5 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 4JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLadywell FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ladywell Fields
0.5 miMountsfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mountsfield Park
0.4 miLewisham ParkMediumWalking directions to Lewisham Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
16,683.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.91(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.08(-7%)
Vehicle crime
8.56(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(+39%)
Drugs
6.73(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
30.63%
Other White
89
26.73%
Caribbean
33
9.91%
African
27
8.11%
Other
17
5.11%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
48.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.98%
No qualifications
37
13.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
31.15%
Owns outright
28
22.95%
Other social rented
10
8.2%
Social rents from council
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Rushey Green

Median price£422,000
Price per sq ft£565
Sales (last 12 months)177
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £580K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushey Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£840,000£526
Terraced63£605,000£600
Flats104£347,500£539

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushey Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushey Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushey Green in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 May 202632, Medusa Road, London, SE6 4JWTerracedFreehold£880,000
21 Oct 202555, Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JLTerracedFreehold£485,000
21 Mar 202585, Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JLTerracedFreehold£745,000
03 Oct 202510, Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JJTerracedFreehold£731,000
24 Jul 20257, Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the SE6 4JW postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughPrendergast Ladywell SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLee's Foodstore102 Brookdale Road, London, SE6 4JNWalking directions to Lee's Foodstore
0.1 miEuropean MarketRushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4JFWalking directions to European Market
0.1 miAldi42-52 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JDWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miMetro's Local54 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4JDWalking directions to Metro's Local
0.1 miTesco Express1 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4ASWalking directions to Tesco Express

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

Local councillors

Claire Wills

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Daniel Dream

Rushey Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Samantha Gardiner

Rushey Green - 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
WardRushey GreenE05013730
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Catford BridgeE02000672
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 020DE01003322
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4JW

Is SE6 4JW (Catford Bridge) safe?

The area around SE6 4JW records about 72 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE6 4JW?

The median sale price around SE6 4JW in Catford Bridge is £422,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 4JW?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 4JW, including Holbeach Primary School (Good), St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Prendergast Ladywell School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4JW?

The closest station to SE6 4JW is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 658 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4JW?

SE6 4JW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 4JW (Catford Bridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE6 4JW 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).