SE6 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Stainton Road, 0.4km from Hither Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Hither Green ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE6 1AR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00173710 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAINTON ROAD, SE6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAINTON ROAD, SE6 1AR.
377
34
£ 61,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE6 1AR has a highly multicultural community character — 56% 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 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1AR. The average age is 34.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 367,000
15 sales · Mean £ 359,816
Terraced
£ 438,000
6 sales · Mean £ 398,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE6 1AR is moderate at 54 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
Brindishe Manor School
Sandhurst Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
Holbeach Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Chattha's0.5 km
- Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd0.5 km
- Mission Green0.4 km
- NISA LOCAL0.7 km
- Quick Shopping0.7 km
- + 75 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
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco's0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- China Express0.4 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Frying Squad0.3 km
- Jerk Scene0.8 km
- Little India0.5 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Catford Mews1.0 km
- Silks1.0 km
- Catford Fairytop0.9 km
- Drink at Bob's0.3 km
- Lewisham Triangle Neighbourhood Asso1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.6 km
- Catford1.0 km
- Ladywell1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61AR · Data under Open Government Licence