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SE6 4LQ

Oakham Close

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE6 4LQ

Overview

Postcode SE6 4LQ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.5%

Approximately 25.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from SE6 4LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 4LQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.7 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.7 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
15,226.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.8(-52%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.38(-80%)
Other theft
4.71(-59%)
Drugs
2.69(-57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
31.67%
Caribbean
54
18%
African
50
16.67%
Other White
32
10.67%
Other Black
23
7.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
42.32%
No qualifications
44
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.69%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.11%
Social rents from council
32
22.7%
Owns outright
23
16.31%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

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 4LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 14, Howard Park House, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LZFlatsLeasehold£350,000
06 May 2026Flat 3, 13, Rutland Walk, London, SE6 4LGFlatsLeasehold£177,000
25 Mar 202651, Rutland Walk, London, SE6 4LGTerracedFreehold£535,000
05 Jan 202625B, Rutland Walk, London, SE6 4LGFlatsLeasehold£335,000
04 Aug 2025Upper Floor Flat, 17A, Rutland Walk, London, SE6 4LGFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SE6 4LQ postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKilmorie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableBrent Knoll SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiBell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miPeacock Food & Wine333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UEWalking directions to Peacock Food & Wine
0.4 miFamily Supermarket309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JBWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.5 miCorner ShopSiddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JFWalking directions to Corner Shop

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 4LQ, 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)Bellingham & Perry HillE02000681
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 029CE01003195
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4LQ

Is SE6 4LQ (Bellingham & Perry Hill) safe?

The area around SE6 4LQ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4LQ?

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

What schools are near SE6 4LQ?

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

What is the nearest station to SE6 4LQ?

The closest station to SE6 4LQ is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 981 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4LQ?

SE6 4LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE6 4LQ (Bellingham & Perry Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE6 4LQ 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).