SE6 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Muirkirk Road, 0.3km 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00016262 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRKIRK ROAD, SE6 1BL.
291
39
£ 58,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1BL 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE6 1BL's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BL. The average age is 38.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 599,703
Semi-Detached
£ 566,000
1 sales · Mean £ 566,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1BL has low crime rates — 45 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
Conisborough College
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Greenvale School
Forster Park Primary School
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.5 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.8 km
- Cambelle Ltd0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Travis Perkins (Catford) Ltd1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Barvvs0.8 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.6 km
- Caffe Tessoro0.5 km
- Min Albi0.8 km
- Refugee Cafe0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- China Express0.9 km
- Jerk Scene0.5 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- The Pizza Box0.9 km
- Bellingham Bowling Club0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Fellowship Inn1.0 km
- Bellingham Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bellingham0.9 km
- Catford1.2 km
- Catford Station1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BL · Data under Open Government Licence