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SE6 4NP

Blythe Vale

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 4NP

Overview

Postcode SE6 4NP 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 high crime levels, with around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Catford Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Catford Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.6%

Approximately 30.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SE6 4NP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4NP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.4 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.8 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 4NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.4 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields
0.4 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,630.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.91(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-62%)
Other theft
8.58(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.01(+40%)
Burglary
8.01(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
37.7%
Caribbean
53
16.93%
African
34
10.86%
Other Black
24
7.67%
Other White
22
7.03%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
53.75%
No qualifications
44
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
31.29%
Other social rented
41
27.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
22.45%
Owns outright
19
12.93%
Social rents from council
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

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 4NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20261, Blythe Vale, London, SE6 4NPTerracedFreehold£900,000
26 Sept 202539, Blythe Vale, London, SE6 4NPTerracedFreehold£800,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 1, Marler Lodge, 2A, Marler Road, London, SE23 2ASFlatsLeasehold£365,000
04 Sept 2025Flat 1A, 342, Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4XDFlatsLeasehold£390,000
13 Apr 202647, Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£975,000

Schools

In the SE6 4NP postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableSt Dunstan's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt William of York Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPeacock Food & Wine333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UEWalking directions to Peacock Food & Wine
0.1 miFamily Supermarket309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JBWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.4 miSeven Star Food & Wine6 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PXWalking directions to Seven Star Food & Wine
0.4 miTesco Express87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalAdenmore Road, London, SE6 4FDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 4NP, 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 020CE01003321
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4NP

Is SE6 4NP (Catford Bridge) safe?

The area around SE6 4NP records about 89 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 4NP?

The median sale price around SE6 4NP 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 4NP?

There are 20 schools close to SE6 4NP, including Rathfern Primary School (Outstanding), St Dunstan's College and St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4NP?

The closest station to SE6 4NP is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 601 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4NP?

SE6 4NP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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