Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

352

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British43.4%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean29.4%
Other / Mixed16.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences134
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson37
Vehicle crime37
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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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 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

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
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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
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Supermarkets

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

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