SE6 1AU is a mixed residential area on Brownhill Road, 0.7km from Hither Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE6 1AU has the character of 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00016275 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AU.
431
35
£ 60,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE6 1AU — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1AU. The average age is 34.8. 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
Terraced
£ 451,250
2 sales · Mean £ 451,250
Semi-Detached
£ 509,500
7 sales · Mean £ 493,142
Flat
£ 287,000
6 sales · Mean £ 289,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE6 1AU is moderate at 57 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
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Baring Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Hither Green Cafe1.0 km
- Refugee Cafe0.4 km
- Wanderlust Eatery0.6 km
- Found Hope0.7 km
- Good to Go0.7 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- H-2-U1.0 km
- New Delicious0.6 km
- The Pizza Box0.1 km
- Top Hut Pizza & Chicken0.6 km
- China Express0.1 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Shell Service Station0.7 km
- Chattha's0.7 km
- Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd0.7 km
- Mission Green0.8 km
- NISA LOCAL1.0 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op Late Store0.7 km
- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- Tesco's1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Silks1.0 km
- Drink at Bob's0.7 km
- The London & Rye0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.9 km
- Catford1.1 km
- Lee1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61AU · Data under Open Government Licence