Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNHILL ROAD, SE6 1AY.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

SE6 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 37.6% year-on-year.

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

SE6 1AY 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 East constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 37.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00016276 (shared with 3 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 1AY. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean26.0%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 310,000

9 sales · Mean £ 309,735

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

SE6 1AY has low crime rates — 34 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour52
Vehicle crime31
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.3 km
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St Winifred's RC Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Baring Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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Brindishe Manor School

Outstanding445 pupils0.8 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils0.9 km
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Brindishe Lee School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Good1007 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Hither Green Cafe1.0 km
  • Refugee Cafe0.4 km
  • Top Chef0.9 km
  • Wanderlust Eatery0.2 km
  • Cakes & Bakes0.1 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • H-2-U1.0 km
  • New Delicious0.1 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Pizza Box0.5 km
  • Top Hut Pizza & Chicken0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Shell Service Station0.1 km
  • Baring News0.9 km
  • David Oakman & Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • MSD Food and Wine0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Store0.9 km
  • Cost Cutter0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Summerfield Pub0.9 km
  • Drink at Bob's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hither Green0.9 km
  • Lee0.9 km
  • Catford1.6 km