SE6 is a postcode district in Lewisham, London, covering 849 active and 689 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SE6 (29%) is characterised by a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives, alongside a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links (27%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a tech-savvy professional neighbourhood with high incomes and graduate residents. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SE6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SE6 are around £475k, up 2.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SE6 at 339 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, SE6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SE6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SE6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE6 postcode area.
56,467
37
£ 50,808 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SE6 has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Athelney Primary School
Elfrida Primary School
Forster Park Primary School
Holbeach Primary School
Rathfern Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Torridon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Poundland
- Poundland
- Poundstretcher
- Premier Express
- Rashid Food Centre Ltd
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bellingham Fish Bar
- Catford Fairytop
- Catford Mews
- Silks
- Stage Door Cafe
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Air Thrill
- Diamond Club
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd
- Uptown Cafe Bar & Restaurant
- A2 Delicious
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Co-op
- Co-op Late Store
- Co-operative
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- AJWA
- Baburchi
- Bears Dough
- Bellingham Bowling Club
- Big Mouth Food Court
- + 61 more
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Area Profile: SE6 · Data under Open Government Licence