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.
MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BE.
370
35
£ 58,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Conisborough College
Brindishe Green School
Forster Park Primary School
Greenvale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Co-op0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SE61BE · Data under Open Government Licence