SE6 1BW 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.
For serious buyers, SE6 1BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £548k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00016292 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BW.
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37
£ 60,700 /yr
47%
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 1BW combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£548k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BW. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 514,250
6 sales · Mean £ 494,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1BW has low crime rates — 40 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
Conisborough College
Brindishe Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Cambelle Ltd0.9 km
- Shell Service Station0.7 km
- Chattha's1.0 km
- Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd1.0 km
- Sandhurst Supermarket0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Min Albi0.8 km
- Refugee Cafe0.2 km
- Wanderlust Eatery0.6 km
- Barvvs0.5 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.1 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-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green1.2 km
- Catford1.3 km
- Bellingham1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BW · Data under Open Government Licence