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SE6 4YN

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Rushey Green

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Detailed insights for SE6 4YN

Overview

Postcode SE6 4YN 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Catford Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Catford Bridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28%

Approximately 28.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from SE6 4YN.

Flood risk

No risk

Catford Bridge near SE6 4YN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE6 4YN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.2 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.7 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE6 4YN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLadywell FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ladywell Fields
0.3 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields
0.1 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
3,881 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.61(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.61(-8%)
Public order
8.65(+28%)
Burglary
7.32(+34%)
Robbery
7.32(+106%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
44.89%
Other White
34
12.41%
African
26
9.49%
Caribbean
25
9.12%
Other Black
17
6.2%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
53.52%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.86%
No qualifications
20
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.4%
Social rents from council
20
16%
Shared ownership
19
15.2%
Owns outright
17
13.6%
Total households: 125

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 4YN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE6 4YN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 78, Ravensbourne Park, London, SE6 4XZFlatsLeasehold£650,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 3, 66, Ravensbourne Park, London, SE6 4XZFlatsLeasehold£420,000
10 Nov 202514, Bournville Road, London, SE6 4RNTerracedFreehold£900,000
27 Mar 202522, Chilthorne Close, London, SE6 4YWTerracedFreehold£467,000
02 Apr 202624, Dempsey Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4BSFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the SE6 4YN postcode area, located within Catford Bridge, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Dunstan's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miAll-throughPrendergast Ladywell SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE6 4YN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalAdenmore Road, London, SE6 4FDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSeven Star Food & Wine6 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PXWalking directions to Seven Star Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco14-21 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JUWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miYogi News2 Catford Road, London, SE6 4QZWalking directions to Yogi News
0.3 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 4YN, 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 020FE01034390
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE6 4YN

Is SE6 4YN (Catford Bridge) safe?

The area around SE6 4YN records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4YN?

The median sale price around SE6 4YN 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 4YN?

There are 18 schools close to SE6 4YN, including Holbeach Primary School (Good), St Dunstan's College and Prendergast Ladywell School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE6 4YN?

The closest station to SE6 4YN is Catford in TfL zone 3, about 343 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE6 4YN?

SE6 4YN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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