SE6 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hither Green in Lewisham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rushey Green ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
Within the SE6 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00016793 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE6 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE6 1AN.
227
38
£ 49,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 79% social renting, SE6 1AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1AN. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1AN has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brindishe Green School
Sandhurst Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
Holbeach Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Chattha's0.6 km
- Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd0.6 km
- Mission Green0.4 km
- NISA LOCAL0.7 km
- Quick Shopping0.7 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Found Hope0.3 km
- Good to Go0.3 km
- Hither Green Baptist Church0.3 km
- Spring Gardens0.6 km
- Barvvs0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op Late Store0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- China Express0.4 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Frying Squad0.4 km
- Jerk Scene0.7 km
- Little India0.6 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Catford Fairytop0.8 km
- The London & Rye0.7 km
- Catford Mews1.0 km
- Silks0.9 km
- Drink at Bob's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.6 km
- Catford1.0 km
- Ladywell1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61AN · Data under Open Government Licence