SE6 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Brownhill Road, 0.6km from Hither Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Hither Green ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE6 1AE has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% 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: Average house prices are around £228k, down 10.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00016672 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AE.
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£ 61,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE6 1AE — 53% 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 down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1AE. The average age is 35.5. 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
Flat
£ 230,700
22 sales · Mean £ 233,552
Terraced
£ 218,000
2 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1AE 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
Sandhurst Primary School
Brindishe Green School
Brindishe Manor School
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Torridon Primary School
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Hither Green Cafe0.9 km
- Refugee Cafe0.4 km
- Wanderlust Eatery0.6 km
- Life Support1.0 km
- Kaspas1.0 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- H-2-U0.9 km
- New Delicious0.6 km
- Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
- The Pizza Box0.0 km
- Top Hut Pizza & Chicken0.6 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Shell Service Station0.6 km
- Foodwise Limited1.0 km
- Selective Wine0.6 km
- The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre0.6 km
- Torridon Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op Late Store0.6 km
- Cost Cutter0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Drink at Bob's0.6 km
- The London & Rye1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.8 km
- Catford1.2 km
- Lee1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61AE · Data under Open Government Licence