SE6 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Britton Close, 0.6km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Rushey Green ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE6 1AP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 28.4% year-on-year. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00016794 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRITTON CLOSE, SE6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITTON CLOSE, SE6 1AP.
220
36
£ 49,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE6 1AP has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 28.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1AP. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
13 sales · Mean £ 232,830
Terraced
£ 379,000
5 sales · Mean £ 358,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE6 1AP is moderate at 53 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
Sandhurst Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Brindishe Green School
Brindishe Manor School
Torridon Primary School
Holbeach Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Le Delice Bakery0.6 km
- A & S Grocers1.0 km
- AK Foods Payless0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- DAMASCUS FOOD MARKET Ltd,0.9 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Arlo & Moe0.8 km
- Blendstar0.4 km
- Cafe Green Ltd0.9 km
- Foodcycle Lewisham0.6 km
- Good Food0.4 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Ocean Bar0.2 km
- Sangley Fish & Kebab House0.4 km
- Traditional Lebanese Kitchen0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Dosa Madras0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The London & Rye0.7 km
- Drink at Bob's0.6 km
- Catford Mews0.9 km
- Silks0.8 km
- Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-op Late Store0.6 km
- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- Tesco's0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford0.9 km
- Hither Green0.9 km
- Catford Station1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61AP · Data under Open Government Licence