Postcode SE6 4LF is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 Catford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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.
The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from SE6 4LF.
Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 4LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Catford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Bellingham | Thameslink | Walking directions to Bellingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,390,000 | £612 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £795,000 | £598 |
| Terraced | 70 | £690,000 | £601 |
| Flats | 74 | £393,750 | £601 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 3A, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LF | Other | Freehold | £13,100 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 5B, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LF | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 19, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £433,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 19, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £463,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 3, 13, Rutland Walk, London, SE6 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £177,000 |
In the SE6 4LF postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Peacock Food & Wine | 333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UE | Walking directions to Peacock Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Family Supermarket | 309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JB | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Bell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
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 4LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Justin Calcutt Cheadle
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Maria McKenna
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Podmore
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE6 4LF records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4LF in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE6 4LF, including Rathfern Primary School (Outstanding), Kilmorie Primary School (Outstanding) and St Dunstan's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE6 4LF is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 845 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE6 4LF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,758 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE6 4LF 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).