Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

408

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1BH 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE6 1BH combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£674k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £674k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 50.1% year-on-year.

home £674,285 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE6 1BH 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. 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. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £674k, down 50.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00016293 (shared with 5 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 1BH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.0%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean31.1%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 396,666

Terraced

£ 668,450

10 sales · Mean £ 672,490

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

Crime around SE6 1BH is moderate at 50 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 offences145
Anti-social behaviour95
Vehicle crime41
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.5 km
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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.6 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.7 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Sandhurst Supermarket0.3 km
  • TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.7 km
  • Chinese Health Group1.0 km
  • The Eggfree Cake Box (Catford) Ltd1.0 km
  • Seoulfood0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Barvvs0.6 km
  • Cafe and off site catering0.5 km
  • Caffe Tessoro0.3 km
  • WE LOVE PASTA LTD0.1 km
  • TasteFULL0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.6 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • China Express0.7 km
  • Jerk Scene0.3 km
  • Morleys0.3 km
  • Mamas Pot1.0 km
  • Floatin Buka Ltd0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Silks1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bellingham1.0 km
  • Catford1.0 km
  • Catford Station1.3 km