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SE6 4LZ

Perry Hill

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE6 4LZ

Overview

Postcode SE6 4LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale area 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 median sale price in Perry Vale is £520,000 (around £602 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £411,750 and £750,000. The nearest station is Catford, about 0.6 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
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 England, 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

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% 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 72 ft away from SE6 4LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 4LZ 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 4LZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.7 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.7 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
12,696.1 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
89
34.63%
Caribbean
46
17.9%
Other White
33
12.84%
African
22
8.56%
Other Black
17
6.61%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
44.13%
No qualifications
40
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
39.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
29.27%
Owns outright
20
16.26%
Social rents from council
9
7.32%
Shared ownership
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price: £520,000
Price per sq ft: £602
Sales (last 12 months): 171
Typical range (middle 50%): £412K – £750K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,566 up to £1,892,000.

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
Detached3£1,410,000£708
Semi-Detached15£970,000£607
Terraced76£694,500£619
Flats77£392,000£585

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£403,500£675,000£650,000
2026£1,410,000£401,000£972,500£695,000
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£620£607£599
2026£708£586£598£616
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 4LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 202618, Oakham Close, London, SE6 4LQTerracedFreehold£450,000
29 Oct 202546, Polecroft Lane, London, SE6 4EFTerracedLeasehold£305,000
28 Jul 202632, Castlands Road, London, SE6 4LNTerracedFreehold£500,000
18 Nov 202561, Burford Road, London, SE6 4DFTerracedFreehold£495,000
16 Sept 202551, Burford Road, London, SE6 4DFFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the SE6 4LZ postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE6 4LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryKilmorie Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miNot applicableBrent Knoll SchoolFoundation special school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE6 4LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 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
0.4 miSainsbury'sSouthend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 4LZ, 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 4LZ

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

The area around SE6 4LZ 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE6 4LZ?

The median sale price around SE6 4LZ in Perry Vale is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE6 4LZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 4LZ, including Rathfern Primary School (Good), Kilmorie Primary School (Good) and Brent Knoll School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4LZ?

The closest station to SE6 4LZ is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 1,040 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4LZ?

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

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