SE6 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Killearn Road, 0.6km 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00016287 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BS.
337
38
£ 60,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE6 1BS combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k 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 1BS. The average age is 38.3. 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
£ 543,300
8 sales · Mean £ 544,887
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1BS has low crime rates — 39 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
Sandhurst Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Forster Park Primary School
Greenvale School
Brindishe Green School
Conisborough College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Cambelle Ltd0.9 km
- Shell Service Station0.7 km
- Chattha's0.9 km
- Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd0.9 km
- Sandhurst Supermarket0.4 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Min Albi0.8 km
- Refugee Cafe0.2 km
- Wanderlust Eatery0.5 km
- Barvvs0.4 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.2 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- New Delicious0.7 km
- The Pizza Box0.4 km
- Top Hut Pizza & Chicken0.7 km
- China Express0.4 km
- Jerk Scene0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Co-op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green1.2 km
- Catford1.3 km
- Bellingham1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BS · Data under Open Government Licence