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SE6 4NU

Catford Hill

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 4NU

Overview

Postcode SE6 4NU is located in a major urban area, within the Rushey Green 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 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Blythe Hill Fields.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

Approximately 45.8% 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 52 ft away from SE6 4NU.

Flood risk

High

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE6 4NU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Catford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.2 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 4NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields
0.3 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
5,481.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.46(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.69(+18%)
Public order
8.49(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-1%)
Vehicle crime
5.09(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
28.43%
Other White
60
20.07%
Caribbean
42
14.05%
African
35
11.71%
Other Black
15
5.02%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
28.21%
No qualifications
63
26.92%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
40.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.24%
Owns with a mortgage
24
16.9%
Owns outright
16
11.27%
Other social rented
8
5.63%
Total households: 142

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 4NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 202633A, Catford Hill, London, SE6 4NUFlatsLeasehold£430,000
26 Jun 20259 - 13, Catford Hill, London, SE6 4NUOtherFreehold£475,000
25 Mar 202616, Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PXFlatsFreehold£270,000
27 Nov 2025Flat B, 32A, Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PXFlatsLeasehold£225,500
08 Jun 2026Ground Floor Flat, 78, Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PUFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the SE6 4NU postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Dunstan's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryRathfern Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSeven Star Food & Wine6 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PXWalking directions to Seven Star Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalAdenmore Road, London, SE6 4FDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miYogi News2 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to Yogi News
0.2 miFLK Chinese Groceries3 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to FLK Chinese Groceries
0.2 miPFC5-6 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to PFC

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 4NU, 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)Bellingham & Perry HillE02000681
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 029BE01003194
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4NU

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

The area around SE6 4NU 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.

What is the average house price near SE6 4NU?

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

What schools are near SE6 4NU?

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

What is the nearest station to SE6 4NU?

The closest station to SE6 4NU is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 190 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4NU?

SE6 4NU 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).

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

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

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