Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

THORNSBEACH ROAD, SE6 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNSBEACH ROAD, SE6 1DZ.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1DZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

54% of SE6 1DZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

SE6 1DZ is a safe, established residential area on Thornsbeach Road, 0.1km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 £569k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00016288 (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 1DZ. 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

White / British45.5%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean27.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 617,500

8 sales · Mean £ 697,250

Flat

£ 383,000

5 sales · Mean £ 361,600

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

SE6 1DZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences123
Anti-social behaviour75
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.6 km
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.6 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.6 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils1.1 km
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Athelney Primary School

Good424 pupils1.1 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Sandhurst Supermarket0.3 km
  • TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.8 km
  • Glory Supermarket1.0 km
  • Quality Seafoods Stall1.0 km
  • Chinese Health Group0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Barvvs0.7 km
  • Cafe and off site catering0.7 km
  • Caffe Tessoro0.3 km
  • Lewisham Theatre1.0 km
  • WE LOVE PASTA LTD0.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.7 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • China Express0.8 km
  • Jerk Scene0.3 km
  • Morleys0.4 km
  • Mamas Pot0.9 km
  • Floatin Buka Ltd0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bellingham Fish Bar1.0 km
  • The Fellowship Inn1.0 km
  • Silks0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bellingham0.9 km
  • Catford1.0 km
  • Catford Station1.2 km