Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BRITTON CLOSE, SE6 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITTON CLOSE, SE6 1AP.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE6 1AP has a highly multicultural community character — 61% 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 28.4% year-on-year.

home £274,875 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE6 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Britton Close, 0.6km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Rushey Green ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE6 1AP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 28.4% year-on-year. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00016794 (shared with 7 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 1AP. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean34.7%
Other / Mixed18.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 230,000

13 sales · Mean £ 232,830

Terraced

£ 379,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,300

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

Crime around SE6 1AP is moderate at 53 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 offences217
Anti-social behaviour138
Other theft46
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.6 km
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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.7 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils0.7 km
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Brindishe Manor School

Outstanding445 pupils1.0 km
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils1.0 km
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Holbeach Primary School

Good486 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Le Delice Bakery0.6 km
  • A & S Grocers1.0 km
  • AK Foods Payless0.7 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • DAMASCUS FOOD MARKET Ltd,0.9 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Arlo & Moe0.8 km
  • Blendstar0.4 km
  • Cafe Green Ltd0.9 km
  • Foodcycle Lewisham0.6 km
  • Good Food0.4 km
  • + 76 more
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Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Ocean Bar0.2 km
  • Sangley Fish & Kebab House0.4 km
  • Traditional Lebanese Kitchen0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Dosa Madras0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The London & Rye0.7 km
  • Drink at Bob's0.6 km
  • Catford Mews0.9 km
  • Silks0.8 km
  • Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Store0.6 km
  • Cost Cutter0.9 km
  • Tesco's0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Catford0.9 km
  • Hither Green0.9 km
  • Catford Station1.2 km