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SE6 4SP

Catford Broadway

Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 4SP

Overview

Postcode SE6 4SP 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 very high crime levels, with around 330.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 Bridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
331
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Catford Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Catford Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from SE6 4SP.

Flood risk

Low

Catford Bridge near SE6 4SP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.2 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.8 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 4SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLadywell FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ladywell Fields
0.3 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens
0.5 miCulverley Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Culverley Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
4,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
128.67(+314%)
Anti-social behaviour
118.07(+340%)
Shoplifting
64.1(+542%)
Drugs
40.96(+561%)
Public order
35.66(+428%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
90
39.3%
British
33
14.41%
Other White
27
11.79%
Other
25
10.92%
Caribbean
18
7.86%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
35.2%
No qualifications
35
17.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.27%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
59.8%
Other social rented
16
15.69%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.84%
Social rents from council
8
7.84%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.9%
Total households: 102

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 4SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 20259, Station Buildings, Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZOtherFreehold£686,000
08 Apr 202523, Nelgarde Road, London, SE6 4TATerracedFreehold£375,000
20 Mar 202526, Nelgarde Road, London, SE6 4TFTerracedLeasehold£300,000
03 Oct 202534A, Catford Broadway, London, SE6 4SNFlatsLeasehold£120,000
09 Apr 20263C, Doggett Road, London, SE6 4PZOtherFreehold£81,000

Schools

In the SE6 4SP postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE6 4SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt Dunstan's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMetro Food Centre10-11 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SPWalking directions to Metro Food Centre
0.1 miTony's Grocers22 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SNWalking directions to Tony's Grocers
0.1 miPFC5-6 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to PFC
0.1 miM.Y.Caribbean25 Catford Broadway, Catford, London, SE6 4SNWalking directions to M.Y.Caribbean
0.1 miFLK Chinese Groceries3 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to FLK Chinese Groceries

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 4SP, 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 020BE01003318
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4SP

Is SE6 4SP (Catford Bridge) safe?

The area around SE6 4SP records about 331 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4SP?

The median sale price around SE6 4SP 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 4SP?

There are 19 schools close to SE6 4SP, including Holbeach Primary School (Good), St Dunstan's College and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4SP?

The closest station to SE6 4SP is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 168 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4SP?

SE6 4SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 454 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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