SE6 1BJ 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k, up 15.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016260 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BJ.
352
40
£ 58,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE6 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £732k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £732k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BJ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 727,500
2 sales · Mean £ 727,500
Semi-Detached
£ 651,500
2 sales · Mean £ 651,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1BJ has low crime rates — 47 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
Torridon Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
Conisborough College
Sandhurst Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Greenvale School
Forster Park Primary School
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.3 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.7 km
- Seoulfood0.8 km
- Selective Wine0.4 km
- The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Barvvs0.7 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.5 km
- Caffe Tessoro0.3 km
- WE LOVE PASTA LTD0.2 km
- TasteFULL0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- China Express0.8 km
- Jerk Scene0.3 km
- Morleys0.4 km
- Floatin Buka Ltd0.8 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bellingham1.0 km
- Catford1.1 km
- Catford Station1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence