Area Analysis Lewisham, London

SE6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE6 postcode area.

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Population

56,467

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,808 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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2/10
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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.

home £475,401 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.4%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean33.7%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5809
Anti-social behaviour3531
Vehicle crime1692
Other theft1384
Shoplifting1233

school Local Schools

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Athelney Primary School

Good424 pupils
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Elfrida Primary School

Good411 pupils
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils
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Holbeach Primary School

Good486 pupils
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Rathfern Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils
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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Poundland
  • Poundland
  • Poundstretcher
  • Premier Express
  • Rashid Food Centre Ltd
  • + 79 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Air Thrill
  • Diamond Club
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd
  • Uptown Cafe Bar & Restaurant
  • Kings Church
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Co-op
  • Co-op Late Store
  • Co-operative
  • Cost Cutter
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Deptford Lionesses
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Ea Turkish
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs
  • GOLDEN PLAICE
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bellingham Fish Bar
  • Catford Fairytop
  • Catford Mews
  • Silks
  • Stage Door Cafe
  • + 2 more