Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BE.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SE6 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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 16.0% year-on-year.

home £347,142 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE6 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Muirkirk Road, 0.2km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE6 1BE offers 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 16.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00016288 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BE. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.5%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean27.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 307,500

4 sales · Mean £ 311,750

Terraced

£ 392,500

4 sales · Mean £ 392,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE6 1BE 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.

Violence and sexual offences172
Anti-social behaviour128
Vehicle crime47
Other theft36
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.6 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.6 km
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.7 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.9 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Blendstar0.1 km
  • Foodcycle Lewisham1.0 km
  • Good Food0.1 km
  • H's Cafe0.9 km
  • Lily White Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 57 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Bellingham Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Ocean Bar0.4 km
  • Sangley Fish & Kebab House0.2 km
  • China Express0.6 km
  • Jerk Scene0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Sandhurst Supermarket0.1 km
  • TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.6 km
  • Seoulfood0.7 km
  • Hither Green Supermarket0.9 km
  • Esso Service Station0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.7 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The London & Rye0.9 km
  • Catford Mews1.0 km
  • Silks0.8 km
  • Stage Door Cafe1.0 km
  • Catford Fairytop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Catford0.9 km
  • Bellingham1.1 km
  • Catford Station1.2 km