SE6 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Burleigh Walk, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00016288 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLEIGH WALK, SE6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEIGH WALK, SE6 1BA.
370
35
£ 58,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE6 1BA — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BA. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Flat
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE6 1BA is moderate at 50 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
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Conisborough College
Brindishe Green School
Greenvale School
Forster Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.1 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.7 km
- Seoulfood0.7 km
- Hither Green Supermarket1.0 km
- Esso Service Station0.5 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Barvvs0.5 km
- Cafe and off site catering0.6 km
- Caffe Tessoro0.1 km
- Cool Breeze1.0 km
- Last Outpost1.0 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- China Express0.6 km
- Jerk Scene0.1 km
- Morleys0.2 km
- Perfect Chicken & Peri Peri Ltd1.0 km
- The Pizza Box0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Catford Fairytop1.0 km
- Catford Mews1.0 km
- Silks0.8 km
- Stage Door Cafe1.0 km
- The London & Rye0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford0.9 km
- Bellingham1.1 km
- Catford Station1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BA · Data under Open Government Licence