Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE6 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE6 1DA.

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Population

165

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE6 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE6 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Hither Green ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE6 1DA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00016947 (shared with 10 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 1DA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE6 1DA is moderate at 60 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 offences171
Anti-social behaviour117
Vehicle crime37
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.2 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils0.3 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils0.4 km
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New Woodlands School

Good84 pupils0.7 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.7 km
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Downderry Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.8 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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Bonus Pastor Catholic College

Outstanding920 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Nourish Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • WE LOVE PASTA LTD0.8 km
  • Blendstar0.9 km
  • Downham Community (Wesley Halls) Assn0.9 km
  • Good Food0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Verdant Fish & Grill0.7 km
  • Bellingham Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Chicken Star0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Sea Breeze Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Prime Verdant News0.7 km
  • Cambelle Ltd0.3 km
  • David Oakman & Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Newsagents0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bellingham1.4 km
  • Beckenham Hill1.6 km
  • Catford1.7 km