SE6 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Inchmery Road, 0.1km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
Within the SE6 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £897k, up 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00016289 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 1DE.
309
37
£ 58,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE6 1DE — 59% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1DE. The average age is 36.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 897,000
2 sales · Mean £ 897,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1DE has low crime rates — 42 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
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Conisborough College
Holbeach Primary School
Athelney Primary School
Brindishe Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.2 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.8 km
- Seoulfood0.6 km
- Esso Service Station0.6 km
- Foodwise Limited0.8 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Barvvs0.5 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.7 km
- Caffe Tessoro0.2 km
- Refugee Cafe0.7 km
- A2 Delicious0.9 km
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- China Express0.7 km
- Jerk Scene0.2 km
- Morleys0.2 km
- The Pizza Box0.7 km
- Floatin Buka Ltd0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Catford Fairytop0.9 km
- Bottle Bar & Shop0.9 km
- Catford Mews0.9 km
- Silks0.7 km
- Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford0.8 km
- Bellingham1.0 km
- Catford Station1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61DE · Data under Open Government Licence