Postcode SE6 4PF is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Hill East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 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.
Forest Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from SE6 4PF.
Forest Hill East near SE6 4PF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Blythe Hill Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Blythe Hill Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Ravensbourne Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens |
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 4PF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Begonia Grove, London, SE6 4PF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 47, Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 2A, Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HS | Flats | Leasehold | £469,948 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 8, Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £980,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 12B, Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HS | Flats | Leasehold | £552,500 |
In the SE6 4PF postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE6 4PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Supermarket | 309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JB | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Peacock Food & Wine | 333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UE | Walking directions to Peacock Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Seven Star Food & Wine | 6 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PX | Walking directions to Seven Star Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4PF, 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 4PF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE6 4PF in Forest Hill East 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 4PF, 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.
The closest station to SE6 4PF is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 634 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE6 4PF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,465 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 4PF 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).