SE6 1DF 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.
For renters and young professionals, SE6 1DF offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, up 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00016288 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 1DF.
370
35
£ 58,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE6 1DF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1DF. The average age is 35.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 422,500
10 sales · Mean £ 418,250
Semi-Detached
£ 895,000
8 sales · Mean £ 887,500
Terraced
£ 690,000
1 sales · Mean £ 690,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1DF has low crime rates — 44 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
Brindishe Green School
Greenvale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.1 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.7 km
- Seoulfood0.6 km
- Hither Green Supermarket1.0 km
- Esso Service Station0.6 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Barvvs0.5 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.6 km
- Caffe Tessoro0.1 km
- Cool Breeze1.0 km
- Last Outpost1.0 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- China Express0.6 km
- Jerk Scene0.1 km
- Morleys0.2 km
- Perfect Chicken & Peri Peri Ltd1.0 km
- The Pizza Box0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Catford Fairytop0.9 km
- Bottle Bar & Shop1.0 km
- Catford Mews0.9 km
- Silks0.8 km
- Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford0.9 km
- Bellingham1.1 km
- Catford Station1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61DF · Data under Open Government Licence